Mchenga Thinos
📖 Overview
Mchenga Thinos (Mchenga thinos) is a ray-finned fish of the family Cichlidae. It inhabits freshwater waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 7.8 cm. It occurs at depths between 10 and 15 metres. With a trophic level of 3.4, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 16 - 17; Dorsal soft rays (total): 10 - 12; Anal soft rays: 9. Diagnosis: yellow ocelli on anal fin of females and non-breeding males; juveniles and females with hyaline fins; breeding male without black markings in caudal fin . 10-16 gill rakers on first ceratobranchial , 4-5 on epibranchial . Teeth in outer rows on dentary and premaxilla of mature males small and bicuspid .: fusiform / normal.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Mchenga Thinos is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
Male builds cone-shaped bowers in breeding arenas on the rock/sand interface at water depths of 15-25 m.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic; depth range 10 - 15 m . Tropical
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Copadichromis thinos | Stauffer, LoVullo & McKaye | 1993 | Synonym |
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Mchenga Thinos.
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .
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