| Family: |
Cyprinidae (Minnows or carps), subfamily: Smiliogastrinae |
| Max. size: |
3.4 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
benthopelagic; freshwater |
| Distribution: |
Africa: only known from the Subin River, Pra Basin, Ghana (Ref. 2801, 2940, 28610, 81282). |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 0-0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 11-11; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 8-8. Diagnosis: last simple dorsal-fin ray smooth on hind margin; scale formula 5.5/27-30/4-4.5; 2.5 scales between lateral line and pelvic-fin base; 10-11 scales around caudal peduncle; 8 branched dorsal fin rays; two pairs of short barbels; anterior barbel not reaching to anterior margin of eye; posterior barbel not extending beyond centre of eye; lateral line complete and slightly depressed below dorsal fin; maximum reported size 34 mm SL; no black spot on dorsal fin; more or less distinct dark band along middle of sides (Ref. 2940, 81282).
Description: dorsal profile slightly convex; mouth subterminal; lateral line depressed below dorsal fin, curving down from the midline and rejoining it at level of anal fin; D: III,8; A: III,5 (Ref. 2940, 81282).
Coloration: black band along middle of sides, running from snout to end of caudal peduncle; scales on back black-edged, those on belly colorless (Ref. 2940, 81282). |
| Biology: |
Affinities: B. atakorensis (12 scales on caudal peduncles and less number of branched rays) (Ref. 2940). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Endangered (EN); Date assessed: 22 April 2020 (B1ab(iii)) Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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