Xenotilapia sima

Xenotilapia sima
Xenotilapia sima (bottom)
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Actinopterygii
Order: Cichliformes
Family: Cichlidae
Genus: Xenotilapia
Species:
X. sima
Binomial name
Xenotilapia sima
Boulenger, 1899

Xenotilapia sima is a species of cichlid endemic to Lake Tanganyika where it prefers areas with sandy substrates. This species can reach a length of 16.4 centimetres (6.5 in) TL. It can also be found in the aquarium trade.[2]

References

  1. ^ Bigirimana, C. (2006). "Xenotilapia sima". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2006: e.T60720A12398365. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2006.RLTS.T60720A12398365.en. Retrieved 16 November 2021.
  2. ^ Froese, Rainer; Pauly, Daniel (eds.). "Xenotilapia sima". FishBase. April 2013 version.
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