Spathodus marlieri
Spathodus marlieri | |
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Scientific classification ![]() | |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Chordata |
Class: | Actinopterygii |
Order: | Cichliformes |
Family: | Cichlidae |
Genus: | Spathodus |
Species: | S. marlieri |
Binomial name | |
Spathodus marlieri Poll, 1950 | |
Spathodus marlieri is a species of cichlid endemic to Lake Tanganyika where it is only known from the northern portion of the lake. This species prefers areas with rocky substrates in very shallow waters to a depth of about 2 metres (6.6 ft). This species can reach a length of 10 centimetres (3.9 in) TL. It can also be found in the aquarium trade.[2]
References
- ↑ Bigirimana, C. 2006. Spathodus marlieri. In: IUCN 2012. IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Version 2012.2. www.iucnredlist.org. Downloaded on 02 June 2013.
- ↑ Froese, Rainer and Pauly, Daniel, eds. (2013). "Spathodus marlieri" in FishBase. April 2013 version.
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