Family: |
Cyprinidae (Minnows or carps), subfamily: Torinae |
Max. size: |
23.1 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
Environment: |
benthopelagic; freshwater |
Distribution: |
Africa: Ruwenzori area, Mubuku and Sibwe Rivers systems. |
Diagnosis: |
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Biology: |
Occurs in fast turbulent water with many boulders behind which the fishes take shelter (Ref. 2801). |
IUCN Red List Status: |
Vulnerable (VU); Date assessed: 23 August 2021 (D2) Ref. (130435)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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