| Family: |
Cyprinidae (Minnows or carps), subfamily: Torinae |
| Max. size: |
23 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
benthopelagic; freshwater |
| Distribution: |
Africa: Lokundje and Sanaga River systems (Ref. 2801, 81639). Also known from Faro-Bénoué basin (Ref. 81639). |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 1-1; Dorsal soft rays (total): 12-12; Anal soft rays: 8-8. Diagnosis: mout subinferior; two pairs of well-developed barbels, anterior pair equal to and posterior pair 1.3x eye diameter; last simple ray of dorsal fin ossified and measuring 1.0-1.1 times head length; 30-33 scales in lateral line (Ref. 81639).
Description: medium-sized species, body laterally compressed; lower lip continuous; scales with parallel striae; scale formula: 4.5-5.5/30-33/5.5/2.5-3/12; D: IV, 9; A: III, 5; P: 15-18; V: 9-10; lateral line complete; dorsal fin with concave border (Ref. 81639).
Coloration: ground color, grey-brown dorsally, silvery on flanks, white ventrally; scales with dark brown borders; fins grey with black distal margin (Ref. 81639). |
| Biology: |
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| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 16 February 2009 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
| Country info: |
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