| Family: |
Danionidae (Danios), subfamily: Chedrinae |
| Max. size: |
13 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
demersal; freshwater |
| Distribution: |
Africa: Lake Malawi and upper Shire River (Ref. 2801, 4967). |
| Diagnosis: |
Steely blue coloration on upper part and silvery blue on lower part of the body. Dorsal-fin origin above anal-fin origin. |
| Biology: |
Caught using plunge nets, chirimilas or beach seines (lamparas) with light (Ref. 4967). Occurs over sandy bottoms in the morning and move a little offshore later during the day (Ref. 5595). Forms schools (Ref. 4365). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 23 May 2018 Ref. (130435)
|
| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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