| Fissi | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Actinopterygii |
| Order: | Cichliformes |
| Family: | Cichlidae |
| Genus: | Sarotherodon |
| Species: | S. caroli |
| Binomial name | |
| Sarotherodon caroli (Holly, 1930) | |
| 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]
References
- 1 2 Moelants, T. (2010). "Sarotherodon caroli". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2010: e.T19908A9109750. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2010-3.RLTS.T19908A9109750.en. Retrieved 16 November 2021.
- 1 2 Froese, Rainer; Pauly, Daniel (eds.) (2013). "Sarotherodon caroli" in FishBase. April 2013 version.
- ↑ Freeth, S.J.; C.O. Ofoegbu; and K.M. Onuoha (1992). Natural Hazards in West and Central Africa, pp. 50—51. ISBN 978-3-663-05239-5
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