Neobola nilotica Werner, 1919

Family:  Danionidae (Danios), subfamily: Chedrinae
Max. size:  2 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthopelagic; freshwater
Distribution:  Africa: White Nile River in Sudan (Ref. 43512).
Diagnosis:  Dorsal soft rays (total): 9-9; Anal soft rays: 22-22. Eye large, its diameter larger than snout length (Ref. 43512). Dorsal fin originates behind anal fin origin (Ref. 43512). Anal fin concave (Ref. 43512). Operculum and one lateral stripe on each side are strongly silvery coloured (Ref. 43512).
Biology: 
IUCN Red List Status: Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 01 May 2009 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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