Xenochromis
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xenochromis-296-9801198
title:
Xenochromis
text:
Xenochromis hecqui is a species of cichlid endemic to Lake Tanganyika in East Africa. It is mainly found at depths of 6–100 m (20–328 ft), but has been recorded somewhat deeper, even in waters virtually devoid of oxygen. This species is a scale eater, consuming the scales off of other fishes, but will also feed on copepods. It can reach a total length of up to 30 cm (12 in). Currently it is the only known member of its genus. The specific name honours the Belgian Lieutenant Célestin Hecq (1859-1
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wiki
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encyclopedia
description:
Genus of fishes
original url:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Xenochromis
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date modified:
2021-11-17T08:51:08Z
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13
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