Distichodus rufigiensis is a species of freshwater fish in the family Distichodontidae. It is endemic to Tanzania and occurs in the Wami, Rufiji, and Ruvuma River systems.[1][5]
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| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Actinopterygii |
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| Genus: | Distichodus |
| Species: | D. rufigiensis |
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| Distichodus rufigiensis | |
This species is native to a tropical climate.[5] It inhabits rivers and may also colonized reservoirs.[1] It grows to 17 cm (6.7 in) total length.[5] D. rufigiensis is decreasing in population due to the threats of illegal fishing, siltation choking its spawning substrate, and land-based pollution.[1]
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