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Enteromius innocens (Pfeffer, 1896) Inconspicious barb |
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photo by
Seegers, L. |
| Family: | Cyprinidae (Minnows or carps), subfamily: Smiliogastrinae | |||
| Max. size: | 8 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | benthopelagic; freshwater | |||
| Distribution: | Africa: Occurs in Lake Malawi, Lake Rukwa, Wawi and Mkata Rivers. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Description: Lateral line scales 29-33 (Ref. 122753). | |||
| Biology: | Found in shallow, sandy and vegetated areas. Feeds on insect, weeds and vegetable debris (Ref. 5595). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 04 May 2018 Ref. (126983) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||