Distichodus rufigiensis
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| Distichodus rufigiensis | |
|---|---|
| Conservation status | |
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Actinopterygii |
| Order: | Characiformes |
| Family: | Distichodontidae |
| Genus: | Distichodus |
| Species: | D. rufigiensis |
| Binomial name | |
| Distichodus rufigiensis[1][2] [3] Norman, 1922[4] | |
Distichodus rufigiensis is a species of fish in the Distichodontidae family endemic to Tanzania in the Wami, Rufigi, and Ruvuma systems.[5]
Its natural habitat is freshwater rivers at pelagic depths. This species is native to a tropical climate.[5][6] It reaches up to about 17 cm (6.7 in).[5] D. rufigiensis is decreasing in population due to the threats of illegal fishing, siltation choking its spawning substrate, and land-based pollution.[7]
References
- ↑ "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.
- ↑ Hanssens, M. 2005. Distichodus rufigiensis. 2006 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Downloaded on 4 August 2007.
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 "Distichodus rufigiensis Norman, 1922". Fish Base. Retrieved 10 August 2013.
- ↑ "Distichodus rufigiensis". Biodiversity. Retrieved 10 August 2013.
- ↑ "Distichodus rufigiensis". International Union for Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources. Retrieved 10 August 2013.
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