| Family: |
Alestidae (African tetras) |
| Max. size: |
6 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
pelagic; freshwater; pH range: 6 - 7.19999980926514; dH range: 8 - 15 |
| Distribution: |
Africa: Lower Niger (Ref. 2880, 81279). |
| Diagnosis: |
Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 21-22. Diagnosis: 5.5-6.5 scales above lateral line; lateral line complete; 25-26 lateral line scales; 18-19 branched rays of anal fin; 16 gill rakers on lower limb of first gill arch (Ref. 2880, 81279).
Description: snout blunt, weakly prominent; mandible with single row of 9 or 10 external teeth; anal fin with 3 unbranched and 18-19 branched rays (Ref. 2880, 81279). Big eyes (Ref. 2880).
Coloration: silvery body with fine black lateral stripe ending in caudal peduncle spot; very light humeral spot also present (Ref. 2880, 81279). |
| Biology: |
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| IUCN Red List Status: |
Endangered (EN); Date assessed: 10 May 2019 (B2ab(i,ii,iii)) Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
| Country info: |
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