Family: |
Cyprinidae (Minnows or carps), subfamily: Smiliogastrinae |
Max. size: |
3.5 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
Environment: |
benthopelagic; freshwater; pH range: 6 - 6.5; dH range: 5 |
Distribution: |
Africa: Momboyo (Ref. 42448), Tshuapa and Pimo (Lomami tributary) (middle Congo River basin) in Democratic Republic of the Congo (Ref. 46861). Questionable reports from Angola (Ref. 13371) and upper Ogooué in Gabon (Ref. 83313). |
Diagnosis: |
Description: A single pair of barbels (Ref. 122753). |
Biology: |
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IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 16 February 2009 Ref. (130435)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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