Tigerfish
Rhamphochromis lucius
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Not Evaluated
Freshwater
Longitud Máxima
40,0 cm
Familia
Overview
Tigerfish (Rhamphochromis lucius) is a freshwater fish of the family Cichlidae (Cichlids), in the order Cichliformes. Maximum recorded length is 40 cm.
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Physical Description
| Measurement | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Length | 40,0 cm |
Habitat & Distribution
Tipo de Agua
Freshwater
Taxonomy
| Orden | Cichliformes (Cichlids and allies) |
| Familia | Cichlidae (Cichlids) |
| Especies | Rhamphochromis lucius |
Preguntas Frecuentes
How big does Tigerfish get?
Tigerfish can grow up to 40.0 cm long.
What family does Tigerfish belong to?
Tigerfish (Rhamphochromis lucius) belongs to the family Cichlidae (Cichlids) in the order Cichliformes (Cichlids and allies).
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