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Banded haplochromine (Thoracochromis fasciatus) — Cichlidae

Banded haplochromine

Thoracochromis fasciatus
Family: Cichlidae
VU · Vulnerable

The Banded haplochromine (Thoracochromis fasciatus) is a freshwater fish of the family Cichlidae that grows up to 12 cm.

Length
12 cm
Water
Freshwater
Diet
Omnivore
Behaviour
Small groups
Body shape
Flat / disc-shaped
Substrate
Mixed bottom
Danger
Harmless
Edibility
Rarely eaten

Description

The banded haplochromine is a cichlid (Cichlidae) from the fresh waters of Central Africa. The species has a stocky body with dark crossbars, to which the name refers; courting males colour up. It inhabits rivers and adjacent waters. As an omnivore it searches the bottom for small invertebrates, insect larvae and plant matter. As a cichlid it is a caring brood-tender. Owing to habitat loss the species is considered vulnerable. It is harmless to humans.

Frequently asked questions

How do you recognise the Banded haplochromine?

The Banded haplochromine has a flattened, disc-shaped body, is mainly silver-grey and shows a vertical stripes pattern.

Where does the Banded haplochromine live?

The Banded haplochromine lives in fresh water and is mostly found around mixed bottom.

How big does the Banded haplochromine get?

The Banded haplochromine grows to a maximum of about 12 cm.

Is the Banded haplochromine dangerous to humans?

No, the Banded haplochromine is harmless to humans.

Is the Banded haplochromine edible?

The Banded haplochromine is rarely eaten.

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All data

Identification

Dutch name
Gebande Congocichlide sourced
English name
Banded haplochromine sourced
Scientific name
Thoracochromis fasciatus
Family
Cichlidae

Appearance

Size class
Small verified
Max length (cm)
12.0 verified
Body shape
Flat / disc-shaped sourced
Dominant colour
Silver / grey inferred
Pattern
Vertical bars inferred
Tail shape
Straight inferred
Mouth position
Terminal inferred
Lips
Thick / fleshy inferred
Barbels
No sourced
Dorsal fins
One continuous inferred
Dorsal spines
Yes sourced

Habitat & distribution

Water type
Freshwater sourced
Substrate
Mixed bottom sourced
Origin
Native sourced

Behaviour & biology

Diet
Omnivore sourced
Social behaviour
Small groups inferred
Territorial
Yes inferred
Reproduction
Separate sexes sourced
Sexual dimorphism
Yes inferred

For anglers

Edibility
Rarely eaten sourced
Fishing method
Klein van stuk en nauwelijks een hengelsportdoel; wordt vooral incidenteel of als aasvis gevangen. inferred
Regulations source
FishBase ↗ inferred

Safety

Danger to humans
Harmless sourced

Status & sources

Sources
FishBase via GBIF (DwC-A), CC-BY-NC 4.0

Same genus Thoracochromis

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