Nannocharax fasciatus Günther, 1867

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Classification	Actinopterygii \| Characiformes \| Distichodontidae
Synonyms	Nannocharax gobioides, ... more
Common names	Ruutunuoliaistetra, 条纹矮脂鲤, Afrikanischer Bodensalmler, ... more

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Main reference

Teugels, G.G., C. Lévêque, D. Paugy and K. Traoré. 1988. (Ref. 272)
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Size / Weight / Age

Max length : 6.6 cm SL male/unsexed; (Ref. 2936)

Environment

Pelagic; potamodromous (Ref. 51243); freshwater; pH range: 6.0 - 7.5; dH range: ? - 15

Climate / Range

Tropical; 23°C - 27°C (Ref. 1672)

Africa: Senegal, Konkouré, Kolenté, Little Scarcies, Waanje, St. Paul, St. John, Cess, upper Cavally, upper Sassandra, Bandama, Mé, Comoe, Bia, Pra, Volta, Niger + Bénoué, Cross and Chad basin.
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Short description

Dorsal soft rays (total): 11 - 14; Anal soft rays: 8 - 12. Short obtuse snout. Lateral eyes. Head length 23.3-27.3% SL. 6-11 scales between posterior end of adipose to caudal fin base. Fins marked with spots forming 2-3 transverse bands sometimes irregular: 2 on dorsal and caudal, 1 on anal and ventral. Origin of anal often marked with dark spot. Adipose with dark round spot. Tip of dorsal red in adults. 2.5-6 scales between anus and anal fin origin. Individual blotches along lateral line not always visible. 7-11 transverse bands on back. Pectorals reaching origin of ventrals.

Maximum TL was recorded at 7.8 cm (Ref. 7094).


IUCN Red List Status (Ref. 57073)	Threat to humans
Not Evaluated	Harmless

Human uses
Aquarium: commercial


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Estimation of some characteristics with mathematical models

Resilience (Ref. 69278)

High, minimum population doubling time less than 15 months (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)


Vulnerability (Ref. 59153)	Price category (Ref. 80766)
Low vulnerability (10 of 100)	Not marketed/unknown

Entered by Binohlan, Crispina B.

Modified by Bailly, Nicolas

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