Coptodon discolor

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Coptodon discolor is a vulnerable species of fish in the cichlid family. It is endemic to Lake Bosumtwi, Bia River Basin, Pra River Basin and Tano River Basin in Ghana and Côte d'Ivoire.[2] It is threatened by pollution and sedimentation from human activities.[1] It reaches a length of 22.5 cm (8.9 in).[2]

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Coptodon discolor
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Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Actinopterygii
Order: Cichliformes
Family: Cichlidae
Genus: Coptodon
Species:
C. discolor
Binomial name
Coptodon discolor
(Günther, 1903)
Synonyms[2]
  • Chromis discolor Günther, 1903
  • Tilapia discolor (Günther, 1903)
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