Petrochromis macrognathus is a species of cichlid endemic to Lake Tanganyika found in areas with rocky substrates where it can graze on algae. This species can reach a length of 16.2 cm (6.4 in). It can be found in the aquarium trade.[2]
Petrochromis macrognathus | |
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Scientific classification ![]() | |
Domain: | Eukaryota |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Chordata |
Class: | Actinopterygii |
Order: | Cichliformes |
Family: | Cichlidae |
Genus: | Petrochromis |
Species: | P. macrognathus
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Binomial name | |
Petrochromis macrognathus Yamaoka, 1983
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References
edit- ^ Bigirimana, C. (2006). "Petrochromis macrognathus". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2006: e.T60655A12392087. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2006.RLTS.T60655A12392087.en. Retrieved 14 November 2021.
- ^ Froese, Rainer; Pauly, Daniel (eds.). "Petrochromis macrognathus". FishBase. April 2013 version.