Plecodus multidentatus
Plecodus multidentatus is a species of cichlid endemic to Lake Tanganyika. This species is a scale-eater, eating the scales off of other fishes. This species can reach a length of 12 centimetres (4.7 in) TL.[2]
| Plecodus multidentatus | |
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Actinopterygii |
| Order: | Cichliformes |
| Family: | Cichlidae |
| Genus: | Plecodus |
| Species: | P. multidentatus |
| Binomial name | |
| Plecodus multidentatus Poll, 1952 | |
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References
- Bigirimana, C. (2006). "Plecodus multidentatus". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2006: e.T60658A12381793. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2006.RLTS.T60658A12381793.en. Retrieved 17 November 2021.
- Froese, Rainer; Pauly, Daniel (eds.) (2013). "Plecodus multidentatus" in FishBase. April 2013 version.
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