| Family: |
Cyprinidae (Minnows or carps), subfamily: Labeoninae |
| Max. size: |
12.12 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
benthopelagic; freshwater |
| Distribution: |
Africa: Congo Dem Rp. |
| Diagnosis: |
Vertebrae: 28-28. This species is distinguished by the following characters: vertebrae 28; interpectoral width 94.7%-107.9% BD; vent-anal-fin distance, 5.0%-6.9% SL; pored lateral-line scales 30-31; fully developed supraneural bones 3; predorsal vertebrae 4; snout pointed with a shallow ethmoid furrow and weakly developed fleshy appendage; a gracile, narrow-necked, shallow-keeled urohyal bone (Ref. 131375). |
| Biology: |
This species was collected in rocky, rapids habitats of both the main channel and tributaries, where the water is slightly acidic (pH 5.5-6.5), has low conductivity (2–5 μS/cm2), and low concentration of dissolved solids (TDS 4-10 ppm) (Ref. 131375). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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