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Xenotilapia spiloptera

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Xenotilapia spiloptera
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Actinopterygii
Order: Cichliformes
Family: Cichlidae
Genus: Xenotilapia
Species:
X. spiloptera
Binomial name
Xenotilapia spiloptera

Xenotilapia spiloptera is a species of cichlid endemic to Lake Tanganyika where it prefers areas with sandy substrates. This species can reach a length of 9.6 centimetres (3.8 in) TL. It can also be found in the aquarium trade.[2]

References

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  1. ^ Bigirimana, C. (2006). "Xenotilapia spiloptera". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2006: e.T60711A12396736. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2006.RLTS.T60711A12396736.en. Retrieved 15 November 2021.
  2. ^ Froese, Rainer; Pauly, Daniel (eds.). "Xenotilapia spiloptera". FishBase. April 2013 version.
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