Biology:Spathodus erythrodon

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Spathodus erythrodon
Scientific classification edit
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Actinopterygii
Order: Cichliformes
Family: Cichlidae
Genus: Spathodus
Species:
S. erythrodon
Binomial name
Spathodus erythrodon
Boulenger, 1900

Spathodus erythrodon is a species of cichlid endemic to Lake Tanganyika though absent from the southern end of the lake. Preferring areas with rubble or pebble substrates, this species prefers very shallow waters usually being found in waters of less than 1 foot (0.30 m) depth. This species can reach a length of 8.5 centimetres (3.3 in) TL. It can also be found in the aquarium trade.[2]

References

  1. Bigirimana, C. (2006). "Spathodus erythrodon". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species 2006: e.T60680A12384353. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2006.RLTS.T60680A12384353.en. https://www.iucnredlist.org/species/60680/12384353. Retrieved 16 November 2021. 
  2. Froese, Rainer and Pauly, Daniel, eds. (2013). "Spathodus erythrodon" in FishBase. April 2013 version.

Wikidata ☰ Q2885620 entry