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Distichodus rufigiensis

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Species of fish

Distichodus rufigiensis
Conservation status

Least Concern  (IUCN 3.1)
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Actinopterygii
Order: Characiformes
Family: Distichodontidae
Genus: Distichodus
Species: D. rufigiensis
Binomial name
Distichodus rufigiensis
Norman, 1922

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.

This species is native to a tropical climate. It inhabits rivers and may also colonized reservoirs. It grows to 17 cm (6.7 in) total length. D. rufigiensis is decreasing in population due to the threats of illegal fishing, siltation choking its spawning substrate, and land-based pollution.

References

  1. ^ 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.
  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; Pauly, Daniel (eds.). "Distichodus rufigiensis". FishBase. October 2015 version.
Taxon identifiers
Distichodus rufigiensis


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