| Family: |
Cyprinidae (Minnows or carps), subfamily: Torinae |
| Max. size: |
40.3 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
benthopelagic; freshwater |
| Distribution: |
Africa: endemic to the Akagera River system in Rwanda and Burundi (Ref. 27626). |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 4-4; Dorsal soft rays (total): 8-9; Anal spines: 3-3; Anal soft rays: 5-5 |
| Biology: |
Found in papyrus swamps and ditches (Ref. 80296). Inhabits permanent rivers (Ref. 4967). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Near Threatened (NT); Date assessed: 07 October 2015 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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