Pelvicachromis humilis (Boulenger, 1916)

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Classification	Actinopterygii \| Perciformes \| Cichlidae \| Pseudocrenilabrinae
Synonyms	Pelmatochromis humilis, ... more
Common names	矮矛耙丽鱼, Rusopalettikala, 矮矛耙麗魚, ... more

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Main reference

Daget, J. 1991. (Ref. 5677)
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Size / Weight / Age

Max length : 12.5 cm TL male/unsexed; (Ref. 5677)

Environment

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

Climate / Range

Tropical; 24°C - 26°C (Ref. 2060); 10°N - 6°N

Africa: River Kolenté (=Great Scarcies) in Guinea to the middle course of St. Paul and St. John Rivers in Liberia (Ref. 53405).
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Short description

Dorsal spines (total): 17 - 18; Dorsal soft rays (total): 9 - 11; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 6 - 8. Diagnosis: single series of conical teeth in jaws; body depth 24.4-35.2% of standard length; dorsal fin with 17-18 spines and 9-10 soft rays (Ref. 53405). Description: outer and inner jaw teeth unicuspid, pharyngeal jaw teeth bicuspid; no micro-gillrakers; scales cycloid (Ref. 53405). Coloration: great differences in colour pattern among populations excist; body brownish, belly yellowish to reddish and rather indistinct longitudinal band extending from snout to caudal fin; throat and cheeks yellow or turquoise; dark spot on opercle; unpaired fins yellowish-red or white; dorsal fin dark- and light-spotted, its distal margin, as well as upper caudal margin, red; anal fin black-edged; pectoral fins hyaline; pelvic fins red, with outer rays dark (Ref. 53405).

Maximum SL was recorded at 9.5 cm (Ref. 7378).


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

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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 (15 of 100)	Not marketed/unknown

Entered by Sa-a, Pascualita

Modified by Sa-a, Pascualita

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