Kululu

(Sarotherodon steinbachi)

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Description

The kululu (Sarotherodon steinbachi) is a species of cichlid endemic to Lake Barombi Mbo in western Cameroon.This species can reach a length of 11.3 centimetres (4.4 in) SL.It is threatened because of pollution and sedimentation due to human activities.It is potentially also threatened by large emissions of carbon dioxide (CO2) from the lake's bottom (compare Lake Nyos),although studies indicate that Barombo Mbo lacks excess amounts of this gas.

Taxonomic tree:

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