Rhabdalestes rhodesiensis (Ricardo-Bertram, 1943)
Slender robber
Rhabdalestes rhodesiensis
photo by Mertens, P.

Family:  Alestidae (African tetras)
Max. size:  5.71 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  pelagic; freshwater
Distribution:  Africa: upper Lualaba in Democratic Republic of the Congo (Ref. 42032) and Bangwelo-Luapula-Mweru in Democratic Republic of the Congo and Zambia (Ref. 5331, 42032, 95585). Possibly present in the Kafue River system (Ref. 5331, 27607, 42032). Presence in southern Africa (upper Zambezi, Lake Kariba and the Kalomo River in Botswana as reported by Ref. 5331) needs confirmation. Possibly a synonym of R. maunensis (Ref. 52193).
Diagnosis:  Dorsal spines (total): 2-2; Dorsal soft rays (total): 7-9; Anal spines: 2-3; Anal soft rays: 16-19
Biology: 
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 16 February 2009 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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