The kotsovato (Paretroplus kieneri) is a species of cichlid from northwestern Madagascar.[2] As presently defined its range spans several river basins, but this could possibly include more than one species.[2] It is threatened by habitat loss and competition from introduced species.[1] This relatively elongate Paretroplus reaches about 16 centimetres (6.3 in) in length and is closely related to P. gymnopreopercularis, which it resembles.[2] The specific name honours the French fisheries scientist André Kiener.[3]
Kotsovato | |
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Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Chordata |
Class: | Actinopterygii |
Order: | Cichliformes |
Family: | Cichlidae |
Genus: | Paretroplus |
Species: | P. kieneri |
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Paretroplus kieneri Arnoult, 1960 | |
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