| Family: |
Cyprinidae (Minnows or carps), subfamily: Smiliogastrinae |
| Max. size: |
5.6 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
benthopelagic; freshwater; depth range 0 - 8 m |
| Distribution: |
Africa: Lake Tana and its tributary rivers, Ethiopia (Ref. 2801, 96382). |
| Diagnosis: |
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| Biology: |
In Lake Tana it dominates in shallow and intermediate deep areas (0-8 m) mainly without vegetation, over both rocky and sandy/muddy substrates with much lower transparency (Ref. 96382). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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