Dundocharax bidentatus Poll, 1967
Dundocharax bidentatus
photo by Mertens, P.

Family:  Distichodontidae (Distichodus)
Max. size:  1.9 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  pelagic; freshwater
Distribution:  Africa: only known from the Lucoge River (Chicapa River tributary, Kasai drainage) in Angola (Ref. 11970).
Diagnosis:  Dorsal spines (total): 4-4; Dorsal soft rays (total): 11-11; Anal spines: 2-2; Anal soft rays: 7-8
Biology:  Maximum TL was recorded at 2.4 cm (Ref. 7094).
IUCN Red List Status: Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 16 February 2009 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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