| Family: |
Cyprinidae (Minnows or carps), subfamily: Smiliogastrinae |
| Max. size: |
7 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
benthopelagic; freshwater; pH range: 6.5 - 7.5; dH range: 10 - 18 |
| Distribution: |
Africa: Lake Victoria and affluent streams and rivers (Ref. 104796). Also found in Middle Akagera system in Rwanda (Ref. 27628, 46152). |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal soft rays (total): 8-8; Anal soft rays: 6-6. Last ray of dorsal fin slightly hardened and less toothed on the posterior side, certainly the distal part (Ref. 27628; [I think the author meant last unbranched ray instead of last ray; Gert Boden, 2001]). Barbels short; anterior barbels not passing the nostrils; posterior barbels just passing the anterior side of the eye (Ref. 27628). Dorsal side brown-silver colored, ventral side silver. A grayish black or black lateral band leaps from the operculum to the caudal fin; dorsal, caudal and anal fins are brown-orange, paired fins are not colored (Ref. 27628). |
| Biology: |
Found in lakes and rivers. In the Lake Victoria system it appears in rivers and lake-side streams during rains, and in dry season along shores of the lake (adults) or in floodwater pools (juveniles) (Ref. 104796). Anadromous (Ref. 104796). Likely to spawn twice a year; floodwater pools appear to be spawning grounds; breeding may also occur among grasses at river edges (Ref. 104796). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 26 October 2015 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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