Annie (Anisochromis kenyae)

Scientific name: Anisochromis kenyae Smith, 1954

Annie (Anisochromis kenyae)

The Annie (Anisochromis kenyae) is a marine fish of the family Pseudochromidae. Native range: Western Indian Ocean, East Africa, Comoros and northern Madagascar.

Biology

Dorsal spines (total): 1; Dorsal soft rays (total): 25-26; Anal spines: 1; Anal soft rays: 17 - 18. Caudal vertebrae, 22-24 (usually 23). Lateral line scales usually 38-41. Anterior lateral line scales 28-35, usually 30-34.

Source: FishBase, licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

Species facts

Scientific name
Anisochromis kenyae
Family
Pseudochromidae (Dottybacks)
Order
Perciformes (Perch-like fish)
Class
Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length
3.1
Depth range
0–9 m (0–30 ft)
Environment
Marine; reef-associated; depth range 0 - 9 m
Climate
Tropical
Distribution
Western Indian Ocean: East Africa, Comoros and northern Madagascar.
Conservation status (IUCN)
Not Evaluated
Threat to humans
Harmless

Sources

Taxonomy, distribution and biology data: FishBase (Froese, R. and D. Pauly, eds.), licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

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