| Family: |
Cyprinidae (Minnows or carps), subfamily: Smiliogastrinae |
| Max. size: |
15 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
benthopelagic; freshwater |
| Distribution: |
Africa: Pungwe, Buzi and lower Zambezi in Mozambique (Ref. 7248, 52193). Records from the upper Zambezi, Kafue and Zambian Congo are unconfirmed (Ref. 7248, 52193). |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 3-3; Dorsal soft rays (total): 7-8; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 8-8. Description: Body stout, 2 pairs of barbels (Ref. 52193). Dorsal fin with 3 spines and 7-8 branched rays; anal fin with 3 unbranched and 5 branched rays (Ref. 52193). Scales large, 22-25 in lateral line, 12 around caudal peduncle (Ref. 52193). Colouration: Plain silvery (Ref. 52193). |
| Biology: |
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| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 01 March 2007 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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