| Family: |
Alestidae (African tetras) |
| Max. size: |
8 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
pelagic; freshwater |
| Distribution: |
Africa: Pangani River and Tanga region in East Africa (Ref. 5331). Reports from Luapula and Kando (Ref. 5331, 41590) are misidentifications for Rhabdalestes rhodesiensis (Ref. 42032). |
| Diagnosis: |
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| Biology: |
Inhabits rivers and lagoons, mostly quieter stretches of rivers (Ref. 4967). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 31 January 2006 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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