Distichodus rufigiensis is a species of freshwater fish in the family Distichodontidae. It is endemic to Tanzania and occurs in the Wami, Rufiji, and Ruvuma River systems.[1][5]
| Distichodus rufigiensis | |
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Scientific classification 
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| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Actinopterygii |
| Order: | Characiformes |
| Family: | Distichodontidae |
| Genus: | Distichodus |
| Species: | D. rufigiensis
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| Binomial name | |
| Distichodus rufigiensis | |
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 edit
- ^ a b c d Hanssens, M. (2006). "Distichodus rufigiensis". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2006: e.T60795A12400130. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2006.RLTS.T60795A12400130.en. Retrieved 14 November 2021.
- ^ "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. Archived from the original on 1 February 2014. Retrieved 10 August 2013.
- ^ a b c Froese, Rainer; Pauly, Daniel (eds.) (2015). "Distichodus rufigiensis" in FishBase. October 2015 version.
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