| Family: |
Cyprinidae (Minnows or carps), subfamily: Labeoninae |
| Max. size: |
43 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
benthopelagic; freshwater, |
| Distribution: |
Africa: Lake Rukwa system (Ref. 27292) and the Malagarasi River (Ref. 27292, 57618). |
| Diagnosis: |
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| Biology: |
Lives on the bottom (Ref. 4967). Mud and vegetable debris found in stomach; caught near shores and in open water (Ref. 98757). Seems to feed mainly on aufwuchs and plants, but probably takes small animals such as insects as well; nothing is known about the breeding habits (Ref. 27292). May ascend rivers to spawn (Ref. 4967) but this has not been reported (Ref. 27292). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 31 January 2006 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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