| Family: |
Cyprinidae (Minnows or carps), subfamily: Smiliogastrinae |
| Max. size: |
3 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
benthopelagic; freshwater |
| Distribution: |
Africa: Nile River, but also reported from the Chad and Niger basins (Ref. 2940, 81282). |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 0-0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 11-11; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 8-8. Diagnosis: last simple dorsal-fin ray smooth on hind margin; scale formula 3.5/22-25/3.5; 2.5 scales between lateral line and pelvic-fin base; 8-10 scales around caudal peduncle; lateral-line scales not deeper than other scales and marked with black, sometimes simulating a longitudinal band; 8 branched dorsal fin rays; no barbels; lateral line complete, straight; maximum reported size 30 mm SL (Ref. 2940, 81282).
Description: small species; mouth subterminal, without barbels; D:III,8; A:III,5; P:12-14; V:I,7 (Ref. 2940, 81282).
Coloration: scales above lateral line lined with melanophores; greater concentration of melanophores on lateral-line scales, which in some individuals may form narrow longitudinal band extending unto snout; fins colorless (Ref. 2940, 81282). |
| Biology: |
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| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 26 August 2019 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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