Ectodus
Sign in to saveEctodus descampsii is a species of cichlid fish endemic to Lake Tanganyika in East Africa where it prefers areas with substrates of coarse sand. It feeds on micro-organisms, algae and diatoms. This species reaches a length of TL. It is also found in the aquarium trade. It is currently the only known member of its genus. The specific name honours Capitaine Georges Descamps (1855-1938), a Belgian officer in the anti-slavery movement at Lake Tanganyika.
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Within Vinony's link graph, Ectodus is referenced by 6 other articles, and connects out to Belgium, Animalia and species.
Vinony files it under Cichlid fish of Africa, Ectodini and Fish of Lake Tanganyika.
Its subject is documented across 5 Wikipedia language editions.
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