| Family: |
Bedotiidae (Madagascar rainbowfishes) |
| Max. size: |
4.77 cm SL (male/unsexed); 4.66 cm SL (female) |
| Environment: |
pelagic; freshwater |
| Distribution: |
Africa: Manantenina River, Madagascar. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 6-6; Dorsal soft rays (total): 12-13; Anal soft rays: 17-17; Vertebrae: 34-34. A series of dark blotches arrayed along the lateral midline. Low vertebral count 34 including the terminal, hypural-bearing half centrum. Gut extremely short, only about 1/3 of body length (Ref. 39866). |
| Biology: |
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| IUCN Red List Status: |
Endangered (EN); Date assessed: 26 May 2016 (B1ab(iii,v)+2ab(iii,v)) Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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