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Limnochromis

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Limnochromis
Limnochromis auritus
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Actinopterygii
Order: Cichliformes
Family: Cichlidae
Tribe: Limnochromini
Genus: Limnochromis
Regan, 1920
Type species
Paratilapia aurita
Boulenger, 1901

Limnochromis is a small genus of cichlid fish endemic to Lake Tanganyika in east Africa.

Species

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There are currently three recognized species in this genus:[1]

References

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  1. ^ Froese, Rainer; Pauly, Daniel (eds.). "Species in genus Limnochromis". FishBase. February 2013 version.