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Orthochromis
''Orthochromis'' is a genus of relatively small haplochromine cichlids native to rivers and lakes in East Africa, Eastern and Middle Africa. Most of its species are rheophilic.De Vos, L.; and L. Seegers (1998). Seven new Orthochromis species (Teleostei: Cichlidae) from the Malagarasi, Luiche and Rugufu basins (Lake Tanganyika drainage), with notes on their reproductive biology. Ichthyological Exploration of Freshwaters 9: 371—420. As presently defined ''Orthochromis'' is polyphyletic. Some ''Orthochromis'' species were formerly included in ''Schwetzochromis''. Species There are currently 14 recognized species in this genus: * ''Orthochromis kalungwishiensis'' (Humphry Greenwood, Greenwood & Sven O. Kullander, Kullander, 1994) * ''Orthochromis kasuluensis'' Luc De Vos (ichthyologist), De Vos & Lothar Seegers, Seegers, 1998 * ''Orthochromis luichensis'' Luc De Vos (ichthyologist), De Vos & Lothar Seegers, Seegers, 1998 * ''Orthochromis luongoensis'' (Humphry Greenwood, Greenwood ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Orthochromis
''Orthochromis'' is a genus of relatively small haplochromine cichlids native to rivers and lakes in East Africa, Eastern and Middle Africa. Most of its species are rheophilic.De Vos, L.; and L. Seegers (1998). Seven new Orthochromis species (Teleostei: Cichlidae) from the Malagarasi, Luiche and Rugufu basins (Lake Tanganyika drainage), with notes on their reproductive biology. Ichthyological Exploration of Freshwaters 9: 371—420. As presently defined ''Orthochromis'' is polyphyletic. Some ''Orthochromis'' species were formerly included in ''Schwetzochromis''. Species There are currently 14 recognized species in this genus: * ''Orthochromis kalungwishiensis'' (Humphry Greenwood, Greenwood & Sven O. Kullander, Kullander, 1994) * ''Orthochromis kasuluensis'' Luc De Vos (ichthyologist), De Vos & Lothar Seegers, Seegers, 1998 * ''Orthochromis luichensis'' Luc De Vos (ichthyologist), De Vos & Lothar Seegers, Seegers, 1998 * ''Orthochromis luongoensis'' (Humphry Greenwood, Greenwood ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Orthochromis Polyacanthus
''Orthochromis polyacanthus'' is a species of cichlid native to the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Zambia, where it is known from the lower Congo River The Congo River ( kg, Nzâdi Kôngo, french: Fleuve Congo, pt, Rio Congo), formerly also known as the Zaire River, is the second longest river in Africa, shorter only than the Nile, as well as the second largest river in the world by discharge ... rapids near Pool Malebo (Stanley Pool) and the upper Congo River basin from the Kisangani area to the Lake Mweru basin. This species can reach a length of SL. References External links Fish of the Democratic Republic of the Congo Fish of Zambia polyacanthus Fish described in 1899 {{Cichlidae-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Orthochromis Stormsi
''Orthochromis stormsi'' is a species of cichlid endemic to the Democratic Republic of the Congo, where it is known from the upper Congo River basin and Lake Mweru. It has also been reported from Pool Malebo (Stanley Pool) and the Regina Falls in the lower Congo River basin, but the identity of these populations requires further investigation. This species can reach a length of SL. The specific name honors the Belgian Army Lieutenant Maurice Joseph Auguste Marie Raphael Storms (1875-1941) who collected the type which he presented to the Brussels Museum Brussels (french: Bruxelles or ; nl, Brussel ), officially the Brussels-Capital Region (All text and all but one graphic show the English name as Brussels-Capital Region.) (french: link=no, Région de Bruxelles-Capitale; nl, link=no, Bruss .... References External links Fish of the Democratic Republic of the Congo stormsi Taxa named by George Albert Boulenger Fish described in 1902 {{Cichlidae-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Orthochromis Luongoensis
''Orthochromis luongoensis'' is a species of cichlid endemic to Zambia, where it is only known from the Luongo River, a tributary of the Luapula in the upper Congo River The Congo River ( kg, Nzâdi Kôngo, french: Fleuve Congo, pt, Rio Congo), formerly also known as the Zaire River, is the second longest river in Africa, shorter only than the Nile, as well as the second largest river in the world by discharge ... basin. This species can reach a length of SL. References External links * luongoensis Cichlid fish of Africa Fish of Zambia Fish described in 1994 {{Cichlidae-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Orthochromis Rubrolabialis
''Orthochromis rubrolabialis'' is a species of cichlid endemic to Tanzania Tanzania (; ), officially the United Republic of Tanzania ( sw, Jamhuri ya Muungano wa Tanzania), is a country in East Africa within the African Great Lakes region. It borders Uganda to the north; Kenya to the northeast; Comoro Islands and ... where it is only known from the Majamazi River. This species can reach a length of SL. References External links Endemic fauna of Tanzania rubrolabialis Fish described in 1998 Taxa named by Lothar Seegers Fish of Tanzania Taxonomy articles created by Polbot {{Cichlidae-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Orthochromis Machadoi
''Orthochromis machadoi'', the Cunene dwarf happy, is a species of cichlid native to Angola and Namibia, where it is known from the Cunene River system. This species can reach a length of SL. The specific name of this fish honours the Portuguese zoologist Zoology ()The pronunciation of zoology as is usually regarded as nonstandard, though it is not uncommon. is the branch of biology that studies the Animal, animal kingdom, including the anatomy, structure, embryology, evolution, Biological clas ... António de Barros Machado (1912-2002) who collected the type in Angola. References External links Cichlid fish of Africa Freshwater fish of Angola Freshwater fish of Namibia machadoi Fish described in 1967 {{Cichlidae-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Orthochromis Luichensis
''Orthochromis luichensis'' is a species of cichlid endemic to Tanzania where it is only known to occur in tributaries A tributary, or affluent, is a stream or river that flows into a larger stream or main stem (or parent) river or a lake. A tributary does not flow directly into a sea or ocean. Tributaries and the main stem river drain the surrounding drainage b ... of the Luiche River. This species can reach a length of SL. References External links Endemic fauna of Tanzania luichensis Fish described in 1998 Taxa named by Lothar Seegers Fish of Tanzania Taxonomy articles created by Polbot {{Cichlidae-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Orthochromis Mosoensis
''Orthochromis mosoensis'' is a species of cichlid endemic to Burundi where it is only known to occur in the upper Malagarasi River The Malagarasi River is a river in western Tanzania, flowing through Kigoma Region, although one of its tributaries comes from southeastern Burundi. The river also forms the western border of Tabora Region, the southern border of Kagera Region and ... drainage. This species can reach a length of SL. References External links mosoensis Fish described in 1998 Taxa named by Lothar Seegers Fish of Burundi Endemic fauna of Burundi Taxonomy articles created by Polbot {{Cichlidae-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Orthochromis Kasuluensis
''Orthochromis kasuluensis'' is a species of cichlid endemic to Tanzania Tanzania (; ), officially the United Republic of Tanzania ( sw, Jamhuri ya Muungano wa Tanzania), is a country in East Africa within the African Great Lakes region. It borders Uganda to the north; Kenya to the northeast; Comoro Islands and ... where it is only known from the upper Ruchugi River drainage. This species can reach a length of SL. References External links Fish of Tanzania kasuluensis Fish described in 1998 Taxa named by Lothar Seegers Endemic fauna of Tanzania Taxonomy articles created by Polbot {{Cichlidae-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Orthochromis Rugufuensis
''Orthochromis rugufuensis'' is a species of cichlid endemic to Tanzania Tanzania (; ), officially the United Republic of Tanzania ( sw, Jamhuri ya Muungano wa Tanzania), is a country in East Africa within the African Great Lakes region. It borders Uganda to the north; Kenya to the northeast; Comoro Islands and ... where it is only known from the upper Rugufu River system. This species can reach a length of SL. References External links Endemic fauna of Tanzania rugufuensis Fish described in 1998 Taxa named by Lothar Seegers Fish of Tanzania Taxonomy articles created by Polbot {{Cichlidae-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Orthochromis Kalungwishiensis
''Orthochromis kalungwishiensis'' is a species of cichlid endemic to Zambia, where it is only known from the Kalungwishi River, a major tributary of Lake Mweru in the upper Congo River The Congo River ( kg, Nzâdi Kôngo, french: Fleuve Congo, pt, Rio Congo), formerly also known as the Zaire River, is the second longest river in Africa, shorter only than the Nile, as well as the second largest river in the world by discharge ... basin. This species can reach a length of SL. References External links * kalungwishiensis Cichlid fish of Africa Fish of Zambia Fish described in 1994 {{Cichlidae-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Orthochromis Malagaraziensis
''Orthochromis malagaraziensis'' is a species of cichlid native to the Malagarasi River in Tanzania and Burundi Burundi (, ), officially the Republic of Burundi ( rn, Repuburika y’Uburundi ; Swahili language, Swahili: ''Jamuhuri ya Burundi''; French language, French: ''République du Burundi'' ), is a landlocked country in the Great Rift Valley at the .... This species can reach a length of SL. References External links malagaraziensis Fish described in 1937 Taxonomy articles created by Polbot {{Cichlidae-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
