Distichodus rufigiensis
| Distichodus rufigiensis | |
|---|---|
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Actinopterygii |
| Order: | Characiformes |
| Family: | Distichodontidae |
| Genus: | Distichodus |
| Species: | D. rufigiensis |
| Binomial name | |
| Distichodus rufigiensis Norman, 1922[2][3][4] | |
Distichodus rufigiensis is a species of freshwater fish in the Distichodontidae family. It is endemic to Tanzania and occurs in the Wami, Rufiji, and Ruvuma River systems.[1][5]
This species is native to a tropical climate.[5] It inhabits rivers and may also colonized reservoirs.[1] It grows to 17 cm (6.7 in) total length.[5] D. rufigiensis is decreasing in population due to the threats of illegal fishing, siltation choking its spawning substrate, and land-based pollution.[1]
References
- 1 2 3 4 Hanssens, M. (2006). "Distichodus rufigiensis". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. IUCN. 2006: e.T60795A12400130. Retrieved 11 December 2015.
- ↑ "Distichodus rufigiensis". Animal Diversity Web. Retrieved 10 August 2013.
- ↑ "Distichodus rufigiensis Norman, 1922". ITIS Standard Report Page. Retrieved 10 August 2013.
- ↑ "Distichodus rufigiensis Norman 1922 Currently Accepted Name: Distichodus rufigiensis Norman 1922". Fish Wise. Retrieved 10 August 2013.
- 1 2 3 Froese, Rainer and Pauly, Daniel, eds. (2015). "Distichodus rufigiensis" in FishBase. October 2015 version.
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