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African jewelfish

Rubricatochromis bimaculatus

Not Evaluated Brackish
Panjang Maks.
13,600000381469727 cm
Berat Maks.
0,01 kg
Famili

Tentang

The African jewelfish (Rubricatochromis bimaculatus) is a small brackish-water cichlid reaching about 13.6 cm and about 10 grams. It is known for its vibrant red and green coloration, giving rise to its common name, and inhabits coastal lagoons and estuaries.

Physical Description

Measurement Value
Maximum Length 13,600000381469727 cm
Maximum Weight 0,01 kg

Habitat & Distribution

Jenis Air
Brackish
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Taxonomy

Ordo Cichliformes (Cichlids and allies)
Famili Cichlidae (Cichlids)
Spesies Rubricatochromis bimaculatus

Pertanyaan yang Sering Diajukan

How big does African jewelfish get?
African jewelfish can grow up to 13.600000381469727 cm long and weigh 0.01 kg.
What family does African jewelfish belong to?
African jewelfish (Rubricatochromis bimaculatus) belongs to the family Cichlidae (Cichlids) in the order Cichliformes (Cichlids and allies).

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