Threadfin cichlid
| Threadfin cichlid | |
|---|---|
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Actinopterygii |
| Order: | Perciformes |
| Family: | Cichlidae |
| Genus: | Petrochromis |
| Species: | P. trewavasae |
| Binomial name | |
| Petrochromis trewavasae Poll, 1948 | |
| Synonyms | |
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The threadfin cichlid (Petrochromis trewavasae) is a species of cichlid endemic to Lake Tanganyika found in areas with rocky substrates on which it can graze on algae. This species can reach a length of 18 cm (7.1 in). It can be found in the aquarium trade.[2]
See also
References
- ↑ Bigirimana, C. 2006. Petrochromis trewavasae. In: IUCN 2012. IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Version 2012.2. <www.iucnredlist.org>. Downloaded on 18 May 2013.
- ↑ Froese, Rainer and Pauly, Daniel, eds. (2013). "Petrochromis trewavasae" in FishBase. April 2013 version.
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