Interochromis | |
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Scientific classification | |
Domain: | Eukaryota |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Chordata |
Class: | Actinopterygii |
Order: | Cichliformes |
Family: | Cichlidae |
Genus: | Interochromis Yamaoka, M. Hori & Kuwamura, 1988[3] |
Species: | I. loocki
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Binomial name | |
Interochromis loocki | |
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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]