| Family: |
Cyprinidae (Minnows or carps), subfamily: Smiliogastrinae |
| Max. size: |
3.83 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
benthopelagic; freshwater |
| Distribution: |
Africa: Lower Guinea endemic, only known from the type locality: Rio Bolo, Ntem basin in Equatorial Guinea (Ref. 2801, 81639). |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 0-0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 11-11; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 8-8. Diagnosis: mouth inferior; barbels absent; lateral line incomplete; 9-11 perforated scales in lateral line; 10 circumpeduncular scales; clearly visible black line on snout and sides (Ref. 81639).
Description: small-sized with relatively elongated body and large eye; scales with divergent striae; 4.5 scales between lateral line and dorsal fin origin; 4.5 scales between lateral line and mid-belly; 27 scales in longitudinal series; 3 scales between lateral line and pelvic fin insertion; D:III,8; A:III,5; P:15; V:10; dorsal fin border concave, last simple ray fine, not serrated, as long as head (Ref. 81639).
Coloration: black line along middle of body continuing onto snout and caudal fin; black spot at point of insertion of anal fin; fins colourless (Ref. 81639).
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| Biology: |
Maximum TL was recorded at 5.2 cm (Ref. 2801). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 16 February 2009 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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