Orthochromis uvinzae

Orthochromis uvinzae

Critically Endangered Cichlid in the Record

Orthochromis uvinzae is a freshwater fish found around Africa. It inhabits freshwater habitats. The species reaches a recorded maximum of 8.6 cm.

Class: Teleosts
Order: Cichlids and Allies
Family: Cichlidae
Genus: Orthochromis
Maximum length: 8.6 cm
Water: Freshwater
Body shape: elongated
Distribution: Africa: endemic to the Malagarasi River, known from the area around Uvinza (Ref. 28906 , 97348 ) from the Igamba Falls (Ref. 97348 ) in Tanzania.
Conservation status: CRCritically Endangered

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