Brachyalestes affinis (Günther, 1894)
Redfin robber
photo by Hippocampus-Bildarchiv

Family:  Alestidae (African tetras)
Max. size:  14.7 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  pelagic; freshwater
Distribution:  Africa: occurs in Webi Shebeli (Ref. 42019, 58460), Tana, Galana-Sabaki (Ref. 52331), Pangani, Ruvu, Wami, Ruvu, Rufiji, Kilombero and Ruaha (Ref. 41366, 42019) River systems.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Inhabits rivers (Ref. 4967).
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 01 May 2009 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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