Fissi | |
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Scientific classification | |
Domain: | Eukaryota |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Chordata |
Class: | Actinopterygii |
Order: | Cichliformes |
Family: | Cichlidae |
Genus: | Sarotherodon |
Species: | S. caroli
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Binomial name | |
Sarotherodon caroli (
Holly, 1930)
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Synonyms | |
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The fissi (Sarotherodon caroli) is a species of cichlid endemic to Lake Barombi Mbo in western Cameroon. This species can reach a length of 18.6 centimetres (7.3 in) SL. [2] 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), [1] although studies indicate that Barombo Mbo lacks excess amounts of this gas. [3]
Adults mainly feed on phytoplankton. [2]
Fissi | |
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Scientific classification | |
Domain: | Eukaryota |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Chordata |
Class: | Actinopterygii |
Order: | Cichliformes |
Family: | Cichlidae |
Genus: | Sarotherodon |
Species: | S. caroli
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Binomial name | |
Sarotherodon caroli (
Holly, 1930)
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Synonyms | |
|
The fissi (Sarotherodon caroli) is a species of cichlid endemic to Lake Barombi Mbo in western Cameroon. This species can reach a length of 18.6 centimetres (7.3 in) SL. [2] 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), [1] although studies indicate that Barombo Mbo lacks excess amounts of this gas. [3]
Adults mainly feed on phytoplankton. [2]