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Coptodon discolor

(Coptodon discolor)

Description

Coptodon discolor is a vulnerable species of fish in the cichlid family. It is endemic to Lake Bosumtwi, Bia River Basin, Pra River Basin and Tano River Basin in Ghana and Côte d'Ivoire. It is threatened by pollution and sedimentation from human activities. It reaches a length of 22.5 cm (8.9 in).

Taxonomic tree:

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