| Family: |
Cyprinidae (Minnows or carps), subfamily: Labeoninae |
| Max. size: |
6.2 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
benthopelagic; freshwater |
| Distribution: |
Africa: only known from the type locality (Somalia). |
| Diagnosis: |
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| Biology: |
A blind species which inhabits underground waters in Somalia (Ref. 2801). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Vulnerable (VU); Date assessed: 01 May 2009 (D2) Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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