Paretroplus tsimoly
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Paretroplus tsimoly is a species of cichlid
fish from the Betsiboka River
basin in northwestern Madagascar
. Like other members of the lamena group, it is a rheophile
(although less so than Oxylapia polli
). This relatively elongate Paretroplus
reaches about 16 centimetres (6.3 in) in length, and is closely related to P. lamenabe and P. nourissati
.
Cichlid
Cichlids are fishes from the family Cichlidae in the order Perciformes. Cichlids are members of a group known as the Labroidei along with the wrasses , damselfish , and surfperches . This family is both large and diverse. At least 1,300 species have been scientifically described, making it one of...
fish from the Betsiboka River
Betsiboka River
Betsiboka River is a long river in central-north Madagascar. It flows northwestward and empties to Bombetoka Bay, forming a large delta. The river is distinct for its red-coloured water, which is caused by river sediments. The river carries an enormous amount of reddish-orange silt to the sea...
basin in northwestern Madagascar
Madagascar
The Republic of Madagascar is an island country located in the Indian Ocean off the southeastern coast of Africa...
. Like other members of the lamena group, it is a rheophile
Rheophile
A rheophile is an organism that prefers to live in fast moving water.-Insects:*Many aquatic insects living in riffles require current to survive.*Epeorus sylvicola, a rheophilic mayfly species .-Fish:...
(although less so than Oxylapia polli
Oxylapia polli
Oxylapia polli, known locally as the songatana, is a critically endangered species of fish in the cichlid family, and the only member of its genus. It is endemic to the Marolambo Rapids in the Nosivolo River in east-central Madagascar. It is threatened by habitat loss and sedimentation caused by...
). This relatively elongate Paretroplus
Paretroplus
Paretroplus is a genus of fishes in the cichlid family, all of which are endemic to lakes and rivers of Madagascar. The vast majority are threatened and restricted to the northwestern part of the island. Only P. polyactis is found in the southern half of Madagascar and only P. polyactis and P....
reaches about 16 centimetres (6.3 in) in length, and is closely related to P. lamenabe and P. nourissati
Paretroplus nourissati
The lamena is a vulnerable species of cichlid fish from the vicinity of the confluence of the Amboaboa and Mangarahara Rivers near Mandritsara in northern Madagascar. This relatively elongate Paretroplus reaches about in length, and is closely related to P. lamenabe and P.tsimoly. P...
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