Biology:Xenochromis hecqui
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| Genus: | Xenochromis Boulenger, 1899
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| Species: | X. hecqui
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Xenochromis hecqui is a species of cichlid endemic to Lake Tanganyika in East Africa. It is mainly found at depths of 6–100 m (20–328 ft),[2] but has been recorded somewhat deeper, even in waters virtually devoid of oxygen.[3] This species is a scale eater, consuming the scales off of other fishes, but will also feed on copepods.[2] It can reach a total length of up to 30 cm (12 in). Currently it is the only known member of its genus.[2]
References
- ↑ Bigirimana, C. 2006. Xenochromis hecqui . In: IUCN 2012. IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Version 2012.2. www.iucnredlist.org . Downloaded on 12 June 2013.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 Froese, Rainer and Pauly, Daniel, eds. (2013). "Xenochromis hecqui" in FishBase. April 2013 version.
- ↑ Lowe-McConnell, R.H. (1987). Ecological Studies in Tropical Fish Communities. ISBN:0-521-28064-8.
Wikidata ☰ Q2698722 entry
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