Spangled cichlid
| Spangled cichlid | |
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Actinopterygii |
| Division: | Teleostei |
| Order: | Cichliformes |
| Family: | Cichlidae |
| Genus: | Limnochromis |
| Species: | L. auritus |
| Binomial name | |
| Limnochromis auritus (Boulenger, 1901) | |
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The spangled cichlid (Limnochromis auritus) is a species of cichlid endemic to Lake Tanganyika where it is found in deep waters. It is the only species in the monotypic genus Limnochromis. This species can reach a length of 13 centimetres (5.1 in) TL. It can also be found in the aquarium trade.[2]
References
[edit]- ↑ Sibomana, C. (2025). "Limnochromis auritus". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2025 e.T60563A47198772. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2025-2.RLTS.T60563A47198772.en. Retrieved 8 August 2026.
- ↑ Froese, Rainer; Pauly, Daniel (eds.). "Limnochromis auritus". FishBase. February 2013 version.