genus
Genus (; : genera ) is a taxonomic rank above species and below family (taxonomy), family as used in the biological classification of extant taxon, living and fossil organisms as well as Virus classification#ICTV classification, viruses. In bino ...
of
cichlids
Cichlids ()
are a large, diverse, and widespread family of Percomorpha, percomorph fish in the family (biology), family Cichlidae, order Cichliformes. At least 1,760 species have been Binomial nomenclature, scientifically described, making ...
species endemic to
Lake Tanganyika
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in
east Africa
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.
The
International Union for Conservation of Nature
The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) is an international organization working in the field of nature conservation and sustainable use of natural resources. Founded in 1948, IUCN has become the global authority on the stat ...
(IUCN) has assessed 16 ''Xenotilapia'' species; one of them is considered " Vulnerable" (''
Xenotilapia burtoni
''Xenotilapia burtoni'' is a species of cichlid endemic to Lake Tanganyika where it is only known from areas with sandy substrates in Burton Bay. This species can reach a length of TL. It can also be found in the aquarium
An aquarium ( ...
''), the rest are of "
Least Concern
A least-concern species is a species that has been evaluated and categorized by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) as not being a focus of wildlife conservation because the specific species is still plentiful in the wil ...
" or "
Data Deficient
A data deficient (DD) species is one which has been categorized by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) as offering insufficient information for a proper assessment of conservation status to be made. This does not necessaril ...
".
Species
There are currently 18 recognized species in this genus:
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Xenotilapia bathyphila
''Xenotilapia bathyphila'' is a species of cichlid endemic to Lake Tanganyika where it occurs in schools in areas with sandy substrates. It feeds on small shrimps and copepods. This species can reach a length of fish measurement, TL. It can a ...
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Poll
Poll, polled, or polling may refer to:
Forms of voting and counting
* Poll, a formal election
** Election verification exit poll, a survey taken to verify election counts
** Polling, voting to make decisions or determine opinions
** Polling pla ...
, 1956
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Xenotilapia boulengeri
''Xenotilapia boulengeri'' is a species of cichlid endemic to Lake Tanganyika where it occurs in schools in areas with sandy substrates. Its diet consists of small shrimps and copepods. This species can reach a length of TL. It can also be f ...
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Poll
Poll, polled, or polling may refer to:
Forms of voting and counting
* Poll, a formal election
** Election verification exit poll, a survey taken to verify election counts
** Polling, voting to make decisions or determine opinions
** Polling pla ...
, 1942)
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Xenotilapia burtoni
''Xenotilapia burtoni'' is a species of cichlid endemic to Lake Tanganyika where it is only known from areas with sandy substrates in Burton Bay. This species can reach a length of TL. It can also be found in the aquarium
An aquarium ( ...
''
Poll
Poll, polled, or polling may refer to:
Forms of voting and counting
* Poll, a formal election
** Election verification exit poll, a survey taken to verify election counts
** Polling, voting to make decisions or determine opinions
** Polling pla ...
, 1951
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Xenotilapia caudofasciata
''Xenotilapia caudofasciata'' is a species of cichlid endemic to Lake Tanganyika where it prefers areas with sandy substrates. This species can reach a length of TL. It can also be found in the aquarium
An aquarium (: aquariums or aquar ...
''
Poll
Poll, polled, or polling may refer to:
Forms of voting and counting
* Poll, a formal election
** Election verification exit poll, a survey taken to verify election counts
** Polling, voting to make decisions or determine opinions
** Polling pla ...
, 1951
* ''
Xenotilapia flavipinnis
The yellow sand cichlid (''Xenotilapia flavipinnis'') is a species of cichlid endemic to Lake Tanganyika where it is found in schools in areas with sandy substrates. This species can reach a length of TL. It can also be found in the aquarium
...
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Poll
Poll, polled, or polling may refer to:
Forms of voting and counting
* Poll, a formal election
** Election verification exit poll, a survey taken to verify election counts
** Polling, voting to make decisions or determine opinions
** Polling pla ...
, 1985 (Yellow sand cichlid)
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Xenotilapia leptura
''Xenotilapia leptura'' is a species of cichlid endemic to Lake Tanganyika where it prefers areas with rocky substrates. This species can reach a length of TL. It can also be found in the aquarium
An aquarium (: aquariums or aquaria) is ...
'' (
Boulenger Boulenger is a surname. Notable people with the surname include:
* Benjamin Boulenger (born 1990), French footballer
* Edward George Boulenger (1888–1946), British zoologist, director of aquarium at London Zoo
* George Albert Boulenger (1858– ...
, 1901)
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Xenotilapia longispinis
''Xenotilapia longispinis'' is a species of cichlid endemic to Lake Tanganyika where it prefers areas with sandy substrates. This species can reach a length of TL. It can also be found in the aquarium
An aquarium (: aquariums or aquaria ...
''
Poll
Poll, polled, or polling may refer to:
Forms of voting and counting
* Poll, a formal election
** Election verification exit poll, a survey taken to verify election counts
** Polling, voting to make decisions or determine opinions
** Polling pla ...
, 1951
* ''
Xenotilapia melanogenys
''Xenotilapia melanogenys'' is a species of cichlid endemic to Lake Tanganyika. This species can reach a length of TL. It can also be found in the aquarium
An aquarium (: aquariums or aquaria) is a vivarium of any size having at least o ...
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Boulenger Boulenger is a surname. Notable people with the surname include:
* Benjamin Boulenger (born 1990), French footballer
* Edward George Boulenger (1888–1946), British zoologist, director of aquarium at London Zoo
* George Albert Boulenger (1858– ...
Risch
Risch is a municipalities of Switzerland, municipality in the Cantons of Switzerland, canton of Zug (canton), Zug in Switzerland. It is also promoted as Risch-Rotkreuz. Four villages (Rotkreuz, Risch, Buonas and Holzhäusern) belong to the muni ...
Xenotilapia nigrolabiata
''Xenotilapia nigrolabiata'' is a species of cichlid endemic to Lake Tanganyika where it prefers areas with sandy substrates. This species can reach a length of TL. It can also be found in the aquarium
An aquarium (: aquariums or aquari ...
''
Poll
Poll, polled, or polling may refer to:
Forms of voting and counting
* Poll, a formal election
** Election verification exit poll, a survey taken to verify election counts
** Polling, voting to make decisions or determine opinions
** Polling pla ...
, 1951
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Xenotilapia ochrogenys
''Xenotilapia ochrogenys'' is a species of cichlid endemic to Lake Tanganyika where it prefers areas with sandy substrates. This species can reach a length of TL. It can also be found in the aquarium
An aquarium (: aquariums or aquaria) ...
'' (
Boulenger Boulenger is a surname. Notable people with the surname include:
* Benjamin Boulenger (born 1990), French footballer
* Edward George Boulenger (1888–1946), British zoologist, director of aquarium at London Zoo
* George Albert Boulenger (1858– ...
, 1914)
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Xenotilapia ornatipinnis
''Xenotilapia ornatipinnis'' is a species of cichlid endemic to Lake Tanganyika where it can be found in schools in areas with sandy substrates. This species can reach a length of TL. It can also be found in the aquarium
An aquarium (: ...
''
Boulenger Boulenger is a surname. Notable people with the surname include:
* Benjamin Boulenger (born 1990), French footballer
* Edward George Boulenger (1888–1946), British zoologist, director of aquarium at London Zoo
* George Albert Boulenger (1858– ...
Xenotilapia sima
''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 TL. It can also be found in the aquarium trade.
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Boulenger Boulenger is a surname. Notable people with the surname include:
* Benjamin Boulenger (born 1990), French footballer
* Edward George Boulenger (1888–1946), British zoologist, director of aquarium at London Zoo
* George Albert Boulenger (1858– ...
Poll
Poll, polled, or polling may refer to:
Forms of voting and counting
* Poll, a formal election
** Election verification exit poll, a survey taken to verify election counts
** Polling, voting to make decisions or determine opinions
** Polling pla ...
Poll
Poll, polled, or polling may refer to:
Forms of voting and counting
* Poll, a formal election
** Election verification exit poll, a survey taken to verify election counts
** Polling, voting to make decisions or determine opinions
** Polling pla ...