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Nsess

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Nsess
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Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Actinopterygii
Order: Cichliformes
Family: Cichlidae
Genus: Stomatepia
Species:
S. mariae
Binomial name
Stomatepia mariae
(Holly, 1930)
Synonyms
  • Paratilapia mariae Holly, 1930

The nsess (Stomatepia mariae) is a species of cichlid endemic to Lake Barombi Mbo in western Cameroon. It can also be found in the aquarium trade.[2] It is critically endangered 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]

The nsess can reach up to 12 centimetres (4.7 in) in standard length and is predatory; it sometimes steals prey from the freshwater crab Potamon africanus.[2]

References

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  1. ^ a b Moelants, T. (2010). "Stomatepia mariae". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2010: e.T20864A9233412. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2010-3.RLTS.T20864A9233412.en. Retrieved 15 November 2021.
  2. ^ a b Froese, Rainer; Pauly, Daniel (eds.). "Stomatepia mariae". FishBase. April 2013 version.
  3. ^ 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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