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Genus

Anomalochromis

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Where the name comes fromEdit

from the Latin anomalos, meaning 'abnormal, irregular', in reference to the unusual preopercular-mandibular lateral-line canal, which lacks a passage through the anguloarticular bone, and chromis, meaning 'a marine fish' (possibly the Shi Drum, Umbrina cirrosa) and often used in the naming of African cichlid genera following the description of Chromis (currently Oreochromis) mossambicus Peters, 1852.

Male of Anomalochromis thomasi.

Anomalochromis thomasiAfrican Butterfly Cichlid

Boulenger, 1915

Max length
80mm SL3.1in SL
Tank
80 × 30cm31 × 12in
Temp
23–27°C73–81°F
pH
5.5–7.5

The African butterfly cichlid, Anomalochromis thomasi, is a dwarf cichlid from forest streams in Sierra Leone, Guinea and Liberia. Juveniles can look a little dull on sale, but it is peaceful, relatively undemanding and easily bred, and one of the best choices for the newcomer to dwarf cichlids. The genus is monotypic, although several colour forms are available from time to time and some may prove to be distinct species.

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