Interochromis

Interochromis
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Actinopterygii
Order: Cichliformes
Family: Cichlidae
Genus: Interochromis
Yamaoka, M. Hori & Kuwamura, 1988[3]
Species:
I. loocki
Binomial name
Interochromis loocki
(Poll, 1949)[2]
Synonyms
  • Simochromis loocki Poll

Interochromis is a genus of cichlids endemic to Lake Tanganyika in East Africa. It is a monotypic genus, being represented by the single species, Interochromis loocki.

Interochromis loocki is a widespread but rare species living on rocky substrates in 2–3 m (7–10 ft) of water.[1] This species can reach a length of 10.5 centimetres (4.1 in) total length (TL).[4]


References

  1. ^ a b Bigirimana, C. (2006). "Simochromis loocki". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2006: e.T60677A12383739. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2006.RLTS.T60677A12383739.en.
  2. ^ Poll M (1949) Deuxième série de Cichlidae nouveaux recueillis par la mission hydrobiologique belge en Lac Tanganyika (1946-1947). Bull. Inst. R. Sci. Nat. Belg. 1-55
  3. ^ Yamaoka, Kosaku; M. Hori; T. Kuwamura (1998). "Interochromis, a new genus of the Tanganyikan cichlid fis". South African Journal of Science. 94: 381–386.
  4. ^ Froese, Rainer; Pauly, Daniel (eds.). "Interochromis loocki". FishBase. February 2013 version.


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