| Family: |
Alestidae (African tetras) |
| Max. size: |
3.3 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
pelagic; freshwater |
| Distribution: |
Africa: Known only from the Chad (Gribingui River) and Mayo Kebbi basins (Ref. 2880, 81279). |
| Diagnosis: |
Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 16-17. Diagnosis: lateral line always incomplete with 6-7 pored scales; 4.5 scales above lateral line; 25-28 lateral line scales; 13-14 anal fin branched rays; 12 gill rakers on lower limb of first gill arch (Ref. 2880, 81279).
Description: big eyes (Ref. 2880). Anal fin with 3 unbranched and 13-14 branched rays; very pronounced sexual dimorphism affecting anal-fin shape in adult males (Ref. 2880, 81279).
Coloration: narrow longitudinal band on sides, more distinct on posterior hal fof body; dorsal fin black-tipped (Ref. 2880, 81279). |
| Biology: |
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| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 06 May 2019 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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