Micralestes argyrotaenia Trewavas, 1936

Family:  Alestidae (African tetras)
Max. size:  9.1 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  pelagic; freshwater
Distribution:  Africa: Kunene River in Angola (Ref. 120641).
Diagnosis:  Dorsal spines (total): 2; Dorsal soft rays (total): 8; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 16-18. Body height 3.8-4 times in standard length (Ref. 42032). Head length 3.8-4 times in standard length (Ref. 42032). Lateral line complete (Ref. 42032). Black mediolateral band starting behind operculum, quickly enlarging towards the back and ending at the origin of the caudal fin (Ref. 42032). Mediolateral band silvery in live specimens (Ref. 42032). Fins without black spot (Ref. 42032). Black mediodorsal spot present (Ref. 42032).
Biology: 
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 01 March 2007 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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