Rhamphochromis ferox
| Rhamphochromis ferox | |
|---|---|
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Actinopterygii |
| Order: | Perciformes |
| Family: | Cichlidae |
| Genus: | Rhamphochromis |
| Species: | R. ferox |
| Binomial name | |
| Rhamphochromis ferox Regan, 1922 | |
Rhamphochromis ferox is a species of piscivorous cichlid endemic to deep waters of Lake Malawi and the upper reaches of the Shire River. This species can reach a length of 45 centimetres (18 in) TL. It can also be found in the aquarium trade.[2]
References
- ↑ Kazembe, J., Magombo, Z., Makocho, P. & Mailosi, A. 2006. Rhamphochromis ferox. In: IUCN 2012. IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Version 2012.2. <www.iucnredlist.org>. Downloaded on 31 May 2013.
- ↑ Froese, Rainer and Pauly, Daniel, eds. (2013). "Rhamphochromis ferox" in FishBase. April 2013 version.
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