Enteromius oligogrammus (David, 1937)
Enteromius oligogrammus
photo by Seegers, L.

Family:  Cyprinidae (Minnows or carps), subfamily: Smiliogastrinae
Max. size:  8.2 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthopelagic; freshwater; pH range: 7.19999980926514 - 8; dH range: 25
Distribution:  Africa: eastern tributaries of Lake Tanganyika (Ref. 2801). Also present in Lake Rukwa and associated rivers, and the Chambeshi (upper Congo basin) (Ref. 27292). Reports from the lower Lukuga system and Lualaba (upper Congo River basin)(Ref. 12818) need confirmation.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Maximum TL was recorded at 5.7 cm (Ref. 2801).
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 01 May 2009 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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