Xenotilapia sima
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Scientific classification 
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| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Actinopterygii |
| Order: | Cichliformes |
| Family: | Cichlidae |
| Genus: | Xenotilapia |
| Species: | X. sima
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| Binomial name | |
| Xenotilapia sima Boulenger, 1899
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Xenotilapia sima is a species of cichlid endemic to Lake Tanganyika where it prefers areas with sandy substrates. This species can reach a length of 16.4 centimetres (6.5 in) TL. It can also be found in the aquarium trade.[2]
References[edit]
- ^ Bigirimana, C. (2006). "Xenotilapia sima". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2006: e.T60720A12398365. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2006.RLTS.T60720A12398365.en. Retrieved 16 November 2021.
- ^ Froese, Rainer; Pauly, Daniel (eds.) (2013). "Xenotilapia sima" in FishBase. April 2013 version.
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