''Petrochromis'' is a
genus
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of
cichlids
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endemic
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to
Lake Tanganyika
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in
east Africa
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Due to the historical ...
.
Species
There are currently 8 recognized species are in this genus:
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* '' Petrochromis ephiphium'' Brichard, 1989
* '' Petrochromis famula'' Matthes & Trewavas, 1960
* '' Petrochromis fasciolatus'' ]Boulenger Boulenger is a surname. Notable people with the surname include:
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* Edward George Boulenger (1888–1946), British zoologist, director of aquarium at London Zoo
* George Albert Boulenger (1858–1 ...
, 1914
* ''Petrochromis horii
''Petrochromis'' is a genus of cichlids endemic to Lake Tanganyika in east Africa.
Species
There are currently 8 recognized species are in this genus:
* '' Petrochromis ephiphium'' Brichard, 1989
* '' Petrochromis famula'' Matthes & Trewavas, ...
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& Koblmüller, 2014[Takahashi, T. & Koblmüller, S. (2014): A new species of ''Petrochromis'' (Perciformes: Cichlidae) from Lake Tanganyika. ''Ichthyological Research, 61 (3): 252-264.'']
* '' Petrochromis macrognathus'' Yamaoka, 1983
* '' Petrochromis orthognathus'' Matthes, 1959
* '' Petrochromis polyodon'' Boulenger Boulenger is a surname. Notable people with the surname include:
* Benjamin Boulenger (born 1990), French footballer
* Edward George Boulenger (1888–1946), British zoologist, director of aquarium at London Zoo
* George Albert Boulenger (1858–1 ...
, 1898
* '' Petrochromis trewavasae'' Poll
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, 1948 (Thread-fin cichlid)
References
Tropheini
Fish of Africa
Cichlid genera
Taxa named by George Albert Boulenger
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