Enteromius akakianus (Boulenger, 1911)

Family:  Cyprinidae (Minnows or carps), subfamily: Smiliogastrinae
Max. size:  8.85 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthopelagic; freshwater
Distribution:  Africa: Akaki River, tributary of Awash River, in Ethiopia (Ref. 121538).
Diagnosis:  Vertebrae: 35-37. Description: Pectoral fin with 16 branched rays (Ref. 121538). Scales on lateral series 36-37 (Ref. 121538). Total vertebrae 35-37; 20-21 abdominal vertebrae; 10-11 vertebrae between first pterygiophores of the dorsal and anal fins (Ref. 121538).
Biology: 
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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