Anomalochromis thomasi (Boulenger, 1915)

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Classification	Actinopterygii \| Perciformes \| Cichlidae \| Pseudocrenilabrinae
Synonyms	Paratilapia thomasi, Haplochromis thomasi, Hemichromis thomasi, ... more
Common names	Barwniak Thomasa, Thomas' dværgcichlide, Thomas Prachtbarsch, ... more

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Main reference

Daget, J. 1991. (Ref. 5599)
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Size / Weight / Age

Max length : 5.0 cm SL male/unsexed; (Ref. 5599)

Environment

Benthopelagic; freshwater; pH range: 6.0 - 8.0; dH range: 5 - 12

Climate / Range

Tropical; 23°C - 27°C (Ref. 1672); 13°N - 4°N

Africa: Coastal rivers from the Konkouré (Guinea) to the St. John (Liberia) (Ref. 53405).
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Short description

Dorsal spines (total): 14 - 15; Dorsal soft rays (total): 8 - 10; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 7 - 9. Description: outer jaw teeth mixed uni- and bicuspid, inner jaw teeth unicuspid, pharyngeal jaw teeth bicuspid; micro-gill rakers present; scales ctenoid (Ref. 53405). Coloration: yellowish, with 6 black cross bars and a wide, black, opercular blotch; first bar located above opercular spot, the following 3 more or less distinctly prolonged unto dorsal fin, the third and sixth inflated at midpoint; distal margin of spinous part of dorsal fin light; no "tilapian" mark at beginning of soft part of dorsal fin, a character allowing distinction of this species from young Tilapia; pelvic fins dark with outer rays black (Ref. 53405).

Maximum recorded TL was 6.5 cm (Ref. 5599).


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

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Resilience (Ref. 69278)

Medium, minimum population doubling time 1.4 - 4.4 years (Fec=500)


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

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