Perissodus multidentatus

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Perissodus multidentatus
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Actinopterygii
Order: Cichliformes
Family: Cichlidae
Genus: Perissodus
Species:
P. multidentatus
Binomial name
Perissodus multidentatus
(Poll, 1952)
Synonyms
  • Plecodus multidentatus Poll, 1952

Perissodus multidentatus is a species of cichlid endemic to Lake Tanganyika. This species is a scale-eater, eating the scales off of other fishes. This species can reach a length of 12 centimetres (4.7 in) TL.[2]

References

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  1. ^ Mabo, L. (2025). "Perissodus multidentatus". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2025 e.T60658A47206594. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2025-2.RLTS.T60658A47206594.en. Retrieved 12 November 2025.
  2. ^ Froese, Rainer; Pauly, Daniel (eds.). "Plecodus multidentatus". FishBase. April 2013 version.

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