| Citation | Büscher, H.H., 1990, Xenotilapia papilio n. sp., ein neuer Cichlide aus dem Tanganjikasee (Cichlidae, Ectodini).. D.A.T.Z. 43(5):289-293. |
| Ref. | Büscher, H.H., 1990 |
| Page | 289;fig. |
| Named Used as Valid | Xenotilapia papilio |
| Comment | Original description of the species. |
| Locality | 'Zaire: Tanganjikasee, etwa 40 Kilometer südlich von Moba'. |
| Distribution | Only known from type locality. |
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