Distichodus rufigiensis | |
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Scientific classification ![]() | |
Domain: | Eukaryota |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Chordata |
Class: | Actinopterygii |
Order: | Characiformes |
Family: | Distichodontidae |
Genus: | Distichodus |
Species: | D. rufigiensis |
Binomial name | |
Distichodus rufigiensis | |
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. [1] [5]
This species is native to a tropical climate. [5] It inhabits rivers and may also colonized reservoirs. [1] It grows to 17 cm (6.7 in) total length. [5] D. rufigiensis is decreasing in population due to the threats of illegal fishing, siltation choking its spawning substrate, and land-based pollution. [1]