Species of fish
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]
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