Danionidae (Danios), subfamily: Chedrinae |
34 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
demersal; freshwater, potamodromous |
Africa: Lake Malawi (Nyassa) and upper Shire. |
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Inhabits lake, but some migrate to rivers to breed (Ref. 4967). Also caught using dip nets. Found in shallow water over sandy bottoms. Feeds on usipa, Engraulicypris sardella (Ref. 5595). |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 22 May 2018 Ref. (130435)
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harmless |
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