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 11 centimetres (4.3 in) TL. It can also be found in the aquarium trade.[2]

Xenotilapia leptura
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Actinopterygii
Order: Cichliformes
Family: Cichlidae
Genus: Xenotilapia
Species:
X. leptura
Binomial name
Xenotilapia leptura
(Boulenger, 1901)
Synonyms
  • Asprotilapia leptura Boulenger, 1901

References

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  1. ^ Bigirimana, C. (2006). "Xenotilapia leptura". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2006: e.T60456A12368634. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2006.RLTS.T60456A12368634.en. Retrieved 14 November 2021.
  2. ^ Froese, Rainer; Pauly, Daniel (eds.). "Xenotilapia leptura". FishBase. April 2013 version.