| Cyprinidae (Minnows or carps), subfamily: Smiliogastrinae |
| 6 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
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benthopelagic; freshwater; pH range: 6 - 6; dH range: 5 - 12 |
| Africa: Cunene, Okavango (Ref. 52193), upper and middle Zambezi River systems including the Kafue (Ref. 52193, 95585). Also in upper Kasai (Ref. 45616) and in the upper Congo River basin in middle and upper Luapula system (Ref. 41590), including the Luongo River (Ref. 27609), and in the Bangweulu swamps (Ref. 42135). Also known from Lake Kariba (Ref. 27602). |
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Dorsal spines (total): 0-0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 11-11; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 8-8. Description: Body slender, 2 pairs of barbels (Ref. 52193). Dorsal fin with 3 unbranched and 8 branched rays; anal fin with 3 unbranched and 5 branched rays (Ref. 52193). Scales in lateral line 25-30, 12 around caudal peduncle (Ref. 52193). Colouration: Light rose to red, silvery white below, with a series of 10-15 black vertical bars on body, second or third often ovoid and last tending to form a spot at end of caudal peduncle (Ref. 52193, 122753). |
| Prefers well-oxygenated but vegetated waters such as floodplain river channels and permanent lagoons (Ref. 52193); shy, emerging in subdued light, most active in early morning and late afternoon (Ref. 7248, 52193). It feeds on small organisms, often off plant surfaces (Ref. 52193), including worms, crustaceans, insects and plant matter (Ref. 7020). Migrates during rainy season (Ref. 13337). |
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Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 01 May 2009 Ref. (130435)
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| harmless |
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