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Also known as Stomatepia pindu

The pindu (Stomatepia pindu) is a critically endangered species of cichlid endemic to Lake Barombi Mbo in western Cameroon.

Species

Critically Endangered

Species

  1. PhylumChordata
  2. ClassTeleostei
  3. OrderCichliformes
  4. FamilyCichlidae
Habitatfreshwater

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Stomatepia pindu - Lac Barombi Mbo - Aqua porte dorée Paris 11.JPG
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taxon name
Stomatepia pindu
taxon common name
Pindu
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Stomatepia pindu
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The pindu (Stomatepia pindu) is a critically endangered species of cichlid endemic to Lake Barombi Mbo in western Cameroon.

==Description== The normal coloration of the pindu is solid black, lightening when breeding and even more so if stressed. Both sexes are similar in colour. The body is elongated with a pointed head and nose with a relatively large mouth. It is a relatively robust with a body depth of 30.0–37.0% of its length. The lateral line system on the head is markedly enlarged and a series of dark blotches along the sides is often marked. The maximum size for males is 9.1 cm.

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