| Cyprinidae (Minnows or carps), subfamily: Labeoninae |
| 63 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
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benthopelagic; freshwater |
| Africa: within drainage basin of Nile River, including Blue Nile and White Nile (Ref. 1440, 28714), and Lake Turkana and Omo River (Ref. 1440). Not known from any East Coast rivers or from the Congo basin; several dubious records from West Africa require validation (Ref. 1440). |
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| Most closely resembles L. horie, with which it has often been confused (Ref. 1440). |
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Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 01 May 2009 Ref. (130435)
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| harmless |
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