Monostichodus mesmaekersi (Poll, 1959)
photo by RMCA

Family:  Distichodontidae (Distichodus)
Max. size:  5.9 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  pelagic; freshwater
Distribution:  Africa: Lake Tumba and rivers Ruki (Ref. 41585), Itimbiri (Ref. 41585, 106290) and Aruwimi (Ref. 106290) in Democratic Republic of the Congo. Report from Pool Malebo (Ref. 41585) questionable, possibly referring to the middle Congo River about 50km upstream of Pool Malebo.
Diagnosis:   
Biology: 
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 16 February 2009 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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