| Kingdom | Phylum | Class | Order | Family |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ANIMALIA | CHORDATA | ACTINOPTERYGII | PERCIFORMES | CICHLIDAE |
| Scientific Name: | Serranochromis janus |
| Species Authority | Trewavas, 1964 |
| Red List Category & Criteria: | Data Deficient ver 3.1 |
| Year Assessed: | 2006 |
| Assessor/s | Ntakimazi, G. |
| Evaluator/s: | Snoeks, J. (Freshwater Fish Red List Authority) & Darwall, W. (Freshwater Biodiversity Assessment Programme) |
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Justification: More information is required to determine the species distribution and potential threats within the Malagarasi system. |
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| Range Description: | Endemic to the Malagarasi river. |
| Countries: |
Native:
Tanzania, United Republic of
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| Population: | Not known, but never abundant in fisheries catches |
| Population Trend: |
Unknown
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| Habitat and Ecology: | Found in marginal vegetation of the main river, lagoons and floodplain channels. Preys mainly on insects and small fish. |
| Systems: | Freshwater |
| Major Threat(s): | Regression of the swamps in the wetlands around the main river due to agriculture and human settlement. |
| Conservation Actions: | No information available. |
| Citation: | Ntakimazi, G. 2006. Serranochromis janus. In: IUCN 2008. 2008 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. <www.iucnredlist.org>. Downloaded on 22 November 2008. |
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