Xenotilapia longispinis
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Actinopterygii |
| Order: | Cichliformes |
| Family: | Cichlidae |
| Genus: | Xenotilapia |
| Species: | X. longispinis
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| Xenotilapia longispinis Poll, 1951
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Xenotilapia longispinis is a species of cichlid endemic to Lake Tanganyika where it prefers areas with sandy substrates. This species can reach a length of 16.3 centimetres (6.4 in) TL. It can also be found in the aquarium trade.[2]
References
- ^ Bigirimana, C.; Nzeyimana, L. (2006). "Xenotilapia longispinis". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2006: e.T60713A12397051. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2006.RLTS.T60713A12397051.en. Retrieved 17 November 2021.
- ^ Froese, Rainer; Pauly, Daniel (eds.). "Xenotilapia longispinis". FishBase. April 2013 version.