Spathodus erythrodon is a species of cichlid endemic to Lake Tanganyika though absent from the southern end of the lake. Preferring areas with rubble or pebble substrates, this species prefers very shallow waters usually being found in waters of less than 1 foot (0.30 m) depth. This species can reach a length of 8.5 centimetres (3.3 in) TL. It can also be found in the aquarium trade.[2]
| Spathodus erythrodon | |
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Scientific classification 
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| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Actinopterygii |
| Order: | Cichliformes |
| Family: | Cichlidae |
| Genus: | Spathodus |
| Species: | S. erythrodon
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| Binomial name | |
| Spathodus erythrodon Boulenger, 1900
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References edit
- ^ Bigirimana, C. (2006). "Spathodus erythrodon". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2006: e.T60680A12384353. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2006.RLTS.T60680A12384353.en. Retrieved 16 November 2021.
- ^ Froese, Rainer; Pauly, Daniel (eds.) (2013). "Spathodus erythrodon" in FishBase. April 2013 version.
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