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Tylochromis polylepis

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Tylochromis polylepis
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Actinopterygii
Order: Cichliformes
Family: Cichlidae
Genus: Tylochromis
Species:
T. polylepis
Binomial name
Tylochromis polylepis
(Boulenger, 1900)
Synonyms
  • Pelmatochromis polylepis Boulenger, 1900

Tylochromis polylepis is a species of cichlid native to Lake Tanganyika and the Lukuga River, where it is found in swampy habitats. This species can reach a length of 43.5 cm (17.1 in). It can be found in the aquarium trade.[2]

References

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  1. ^ Ntakimazi, G. (2006). "Tylochromis polylepis". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2006: e.T60707A12395735. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2006.RLTS.T60707A12395735.en. Retrieved 17 November 2021.
  2. ^ Froese, Rainer; Pauly, Daniel (eds.). "Tylochromis polylepis". FishBase. April 2013 version.
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