| Citation | Fowler, H.W., 1935, Scientific results of the Vernay-Lang Kalahari Expedition, March to September, 1930. Fresh-water fishes.. Ann. Transv. Mus. 16(2):251-293. |
| Ref. | Fowler, H.W., 1935 |
| Page | 257;fig.3 |
| Named Used as Valid | Alestes thamalakanensis |
| Comment | Original species description. |
| Locality | 'Thamalakane River at Maun'. |
| Distribution | Okavango River basin; Botswana. |
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