| Alestidae (African tetras) |
| 8 cm TL (male/unsexed); 6 cm (female) |
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benthopelagic; freshwater; pH range: 6 - 8; dH range: 5 - 19 |
| Africa: lower and middle Congo River basin in Democratic Republic of the Congo (Ref. 42032) and Republic of Congo (Ref. 44840). |
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| Feeds on worms, small insects, crustaceans and plant matter (Ref. 7020). Aquarium keeping: in groups of 5 or more individuals; minimum aquarium size 100 cm (Ref. 51150). |
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Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 16 February 2009 Ref. (130435)
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| harmless |
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Present in the lower and middle Congo River basin, including the lower Congo River, Pool Malebo (=Stanley Pool), middle Congo River, Kwilu, Kasai, Sankuru, Lukenie (Ref. 42032), Ruki drainage (Ref. 42032, 93897), Ubangi (Ref. 45441), Maringa (Lulonga tributary), Lomami (Ref. 42032), Itimbiri (Ref. 42032, 106290), Aruwimi, Lindi-Tshopo (Ref. 106290) and Wagenia Falls (Ref. 106245). Also Ref. 5331. |
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