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Astatoreochromis vanderhorsti

(Astatoreochromis vanderhorsti)

Description

Astatoreochromis vanderhorsti is a species of fish in the Cichlidae family. It is found in Burundi and Tanzania. Its natural habitat is rivers. Although often recognized as a valid species, it is likely a synonym of A. straeleni. The specific name honours the Dutch-South African zoologist Cornelius van der Horst (1889-1951).

Taxonomic tree:

Domain:
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum:
Class: Actinopterygii
Order:Perciformes
Family:Cichlidae
Genus:Astatoreochromis
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