| Family: |
Alestidae (African tetras) |
| Max. size: |
6.8 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
pelagic; freshwater, potamodromous |
| Distribution: |
Africa: Only known from Upper Comoé in Burkina Faso (Ref. 272, 2880, 81279). |
| Diagnosis: |
Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 19-21. Diagnosis: lateral line complete or incomplete; 16-29 pored scales; 25-29 lateral line scales; 16-18 anal fin branched rays; 6/8 premaxillary teeth; 12-14 gill rakers on lower part of first branchial arch; caudal and adipose fins bright red; rayed dorsal fin carmin-red (Ref. 2880, 81279).
Description: anal fin with 3 unbranched and 16-18 branched rays; sexual dimorphism in anal fins of males; number of pored scales varies depending on individuals (Ref. 2880, 81279).
Coloration: silvery sides, silvery lateral stripe from gill cover to origin of caudal fin widening at the posterior end; rayed dorsal, adipose and caudal fins tinged with carmine red in both sexes; lateral band becomes black after preservation in formalin (Ref. 2880, 81279). |
| Biology: |
Affinities: M. occidentalis (dorsal fin not colored) |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Endangered (EN); Date assessed: 06 May 2019 (B2ab(ii,iii)) Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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