Burton's haplo

Astatotilapia burtoni

Fifteen Centimeters Cichlid

Burton's haplo is a freshwater fish found around Africa. It inhabits freshwater habitats. Records give a maximum length of 15 cm.

Class: Teleosts
Order: Cichlids and Allies
Family: Cichlidae
Genus: Astatotilapia
Maximum length: 15 cm
Water: Freshwater
Body shape: fusiform
Distribution: Africa: Lake Tanganyika and associated rivers (Ref. 4983 ), including the Lukuga (up to Kisimba-Kilia rapids) connecting the lake to the upper Congo River (Ref. 53528 , 93587 ), the Malagarazi (Ref. 54847 ) and the Rusizi (Ref. 87863 ). Also in Akagera system, where it might have been introduced (Ref. 46152 ).
Conservation status: LCLeast Concern

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