| Family: |
Cyprinidae (Minnows or carps), subfamily: Torinae |
| Max. size: |
50.5 cm FL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
benthopelagic; freshwater |
| Distribution: |
Africa: endemic to Lake Tana, Ethiopia (Ref. 35835, 96382, 128753). |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 0-0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 11-12; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 8-8. Anterior barbels very thick and dark, length less than 5.5 times in head length, less than 2 times in gape height, longer than eye diameter; oral gape inferior; dorsal head profile irregular, convex caudally and with a 'bump' caused by premaxillaries. |
| Biology: |
Over muddy, sandy and rocky substrates all over the lake, preferably in water deeper than 6 m. Feeds mainly on insect larvae, small mollusks, and detritus. |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 01 May 2009 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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