Exochochromis
anagenys
Oliver, 1989
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Family:
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Cichlidae
(Cichlids), subfamily: Pseudocrenilabrinae
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Order:
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Perciformes
(perch-likes)
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Class:
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Actinopterygii (ray-finned fishes)
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In this site name:
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Threespot torpedo |
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Max. size:
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20.0 cm SL (male/unsexed; Ref. 5634) |
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Environment: |
benthopelagic; freshwater; pH range: 7.4 – 8.4; dH range: 7 - 30; depth range 5 – 126 m
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Climate: |
tropical; 23 – 27°C; 14°S - 15°S |
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Importance:
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fisheries: ; aquarium: commercial |
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Resilience: |
High, minimum population doubling time less than 15 months(Preliminary K or Fecundity.)
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Distribution:
ccfishery.net
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Africa: Endemic to Lake Malawi. Occurs in Thumbi West Island and the south east arm of Lake Malawi.
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Biology: |
Inhabits moderately deep water over sandy and rocky substrates and feeds on fishes (Ref. 267).
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Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC) (Ref. 57073)
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Dangerous:
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harmless
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Coordinator: |
Kullander, Sven O.
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