Aristochromis christyi
| Aristochromis christyi | |
|---|---|
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Actinopterygii |
| Order: | Perciformes |
| Family: | Cichlidae |
| Subfamily: | Pseudocrenilabrinae |
| Tribe: | Haplochromini |
| Genus: | Aristochromis Trewavas, 1935 |
| Species: | A. christyi |
| Binomial name | |
| Aristochromis christyi Trewavas, 1935 | |
Aristochromis christyi is a species of fish in the Cichlidae family. It is found in Malawi, Mozambique, and Tanzania where it is endemic to Lake Malawi. This large, predatory fish grows to a length of 30 centimetres (12 in) TL. It is the only known member of its genus.[1]
References
- Kasembe, J. 2005. Aristochromis christyi. 2006 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Downloaded on 4 August 2007.
- ↑ Froese, Rainer and Pauly, Daniel, eds. (2013). "Aristochromis christyi" in FishBase. February 2013 version.
External links
- FishGeeks Profile Detailed profile including tank setup, feeding and husbandry.
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