| Greenface sandsifter | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Actinopterygii |
| Order: | Cichliformes |
| Family: | Cichlidae |
| Genus: | Lethrinops |
| Species: | L. furcifer |
| Binomial name | |
| Lethrinops furcifer Trewavas, 1931 | |
The greenface sandsifter (Lethrinops furcifer) is a species of cichlid endemic to Lake Malawi where it prefers areas with sandy substrates. This species grows to a length of 19.5 centimetres (7.7 in) TL. It can also be found in the aquarium trade.[2]
References
- ↑ Konings, A. & Kazembe, J. (2019) [amended version of 2018 assessment]. "Lethrinops furcifer". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2019: e.T61034A155049147. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2018-2.RLTS.T61034A155049147.en. Retrieved 14 November 2021.
- ↑ Froese, Rainer; Pauly, Daniel (eds.) (2013). "Lethrinops furcifer" in FishBase. February 2013 version.
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