| Family: |
Cyprinidae (Minnows or carps), subfamily: Smiliogastrinae |
| Max. size: |
6.3 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
benthopelagic; freshwater; depth range 18 - 65 m |
| Distribution: |
Africa: endemic to Lake Victoria (Ref. 38676, 105015, 105016). |
| Diagnosis: |
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| Biology: |
Occurs in offshore localities (Ref. 2801). Able to sustain pelagic existence; feeds on lakefly larvae and pupae (Ref. 105016). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 03 November 2015 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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