Distichodus rufigiensis

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
Scientific classification
Kingdom:
Animalia
Phylum:
Chordata
Class:
Actinopterygii
Order:
Characiformes
Family:
Distichodontidae
Genus:
Distichodus
Species:
D. rufigiensis
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
  1. Hanssens, M. (2006). "Distichodus rufigiensis". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. IUCN. 2006: e.T60795A12400130. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2006.RLTS.T60795A12400130.en.
  2. "Distichodus rufigiensis". Animal Diversity Web. Retrieved 10 August 2013.
  3. "Distichodus rufigiensis Norman, 1922". ITIS Standard Report Page. Retrieved 10 August 2013.
  4. "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.
  5. Froese, Rainer and Pauly, Daniel, eds. (2015). "Distichodus rufigiensis" in FishBase. October 2015 version.


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