| Family: |
Cyprinidae (Minnows or carps), subfamily: Smiliogastrinae |
| Max. size: |
4 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
benthopelagic; freshwater |
| Distribution: |
Africa: Occurs in Lake Malawi, Shire River (Lower Zambezi system) and Buzi River. Also in Pungwe River (Ref. 7248). |
| Diagnosis: |
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| Biology: |
Common in marshy habitats (Ref. 7248). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 19 July 2018 Ref. (126983)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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