Xenotilapia burtoni

Xenotilapia burtoni
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Actinopterygii
Order: Cichliformes
Family: Cichlidae
Genus: Xenotilapia
Species:
X. burtoni
Binomial name
Xenotilapia burtoni
Poll, 1951
Synonyms
  • Xenotilapia longispinis burtoni Poll, 1951

Xenotilapia burtoni is a species of cichlid endemic to Lake Tanganyika where it is only known from areas with sandy substrates in Burton Bay. This species can reach a length of 17.7 centimetres (7.0 in) TL. It can also be found in the aquarium trade.[2]

References

  1. ^ Mushagalusa, D. (2025). "Xenotilapia burtoni". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2025 e.T60716A47211264. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2025-2.RLTS.T60716A47211264.en. Retrieved 9 November 2025.
  2. ^ Froese, Rainer; Pauly, Daniel (eds.). "Xenotilapia burtoni". FishBase. April 2013 version.