This article's factual accuracy may be compromised due to out-of-date information. The reason given is: Nosferatu is no longer considered a valid taxon. All of the species within have been moved back to Herichthys. (April 2024) |
Nosferatu steindachneri | |
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Scientific classification | |
Domain: | Eukaryota |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Chordata |
Class: | Actinopterygii |
Order: | Cichliformes |
Family: | Cichlidae |
Genus: | Nosferatu |
Species: | N. steindachneri
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Binomial name | |
Nosferatu steindachneri (D.S. Jordan & Snyder, 1899)
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Synonyms | |
Cichlasoma steindachneri Jordan & Snyder, 1899 |
Nosferatu steindachneri, Steindachner's cichlid, is a species of cichlid endemic to Mexico where it is found in the Tamasopo, Gallinas and Ojo Frio Rivers of the Panuco River basin.[2][3] It reaches a maximum size of 40.0 centimetres (15.7 in) SL. This species can also be found in the aquarium trade.[4] The specific name honours the Austrian ichthyologist Franz Steindachner (1834-1919).[5]