| Family: |
Cyprinidae (Minnows or carps), subfamily: Torinae |
| Max. size: |
61 cm TL (male/unsexed); max.weight: 2,250.0 g |
| Environment: |
benthopelagic; freshwater, |
| Distribution: |
Africa: Lake Tanganyika (Ref. 2801, 101145), including inflowing streams (Ref. 4967), and Lake Rukwa catchment (Ref. 101145). |
| Diagnosis: |
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| Biology: |
It can be found in inshore rocky areas of Lake Tanganyika, and rapid sections of rivers; one of the most common species in the rivers (Ref. 4967). It feeds on aufwuchs (Ref. 28666). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 31 January 2006 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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