Brachypetersius altus (Boulenger, 1899)
photo by Mamonekene, V.

Family:  Alestidae (African tetras)
Max. size:  6.5 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  pelagic; freshwater; pH range: 6.19999980926514; dH range: 15
Distribution:  Africa: middle Congo River basin in Central African Republic (Ref. 45441), Republic of Congo (Ref. 44840) and Democratic Republic of the Congo (Ref. 42032).
Diagnosis:   
Biology: 
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 16 February 2009 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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