Nguti Cichlid

Etia nguti

Deep Bodied Cichlid of African Waters

Tropical
Upper river
Regional distribution
Freshwater fish
Africa
Deep-bodied
Compressed cross-section
Small
Tropical fish

Etia nguti is a species of cichlid fish endemic to Cameroon in Central Africa where it is only known from the Nguti River (Ehumbve river), a tributary of the Cross-Manyu River. This species can reach up to 13.3 centimetres (5.2 in) in standard length. It is the only member of its genus and tribe.

Class: Teleosts
Order: Cichlids and Allies
Family: Cichlidae
Genus: Etia
Maximum length: 13.3 cm
Water: Freshwater
Body shape: deep_bodied
Distribution: Africa: only known from the type localities in the region of Nguti in the Mamfue River, a tributary of the upper Cross River, Cameroon (Ref. 52307 , 81260 ).
Conservation status: DDData Deficient

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