| Family: |
Cyprinidae (Minnows or carps), subfamily: Torinae |
| Max. size: |
40 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
benthopelagic; freshwater |
| Distribution: |
Africa: endemic to Lake Tanganyika (Ref. 83445). Probably rare in the lake and more common in the tributaries (Ref. 36901). |
| Diagnosis: |
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| Biology: |
Heavy bodied fish (Ref. 83445). Rare in Lake Tanganyika, more common in affluent rivers (Ref. 36901). Occurs near the shores of Lake Tanganyika (Ref. 4967). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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