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Raiamas moorii (Boulenger, 1900) Lake Rukwa minnow |
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photo by
de Vos, L. |
| Family: | Danionidae (Danios), subfamily: Chedrinae | |||
| Max. size: | 22 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | benthopelagic; freshwater; pH range: 6.5 - 7.5; dH range: 12 | |||
| Distribution: | Africa: Lake Kivu, Rusizi, Lake Tanganyika, Malagarasi, Lake Rukwa and associated river systems (Ref. 2801, 107916). In the Lukuga River (Lake Tanganyika outflow), known up to Niemba (Ref. 93587). | |||
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| Biology: | Inhabits Rivers and sandy bays in lakes (Ref. 4967). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 31 January 2006 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||