Yellowtail tetra

Alestopetersius caudalis

Lower Congo waters connect with the Ubangi drainage

Yellowtail tetra is a freshwater fish of Africa. The species occupies freshwater habitats. The species reaches a recorded maximum of 6.2 cm.

Class: Teleosts
Order: Characins
Family: Alestidae
Genus: Alestopetersius
Maximum length: 6.2 cm
Water: Freshwater
Distribution: Africa: lower and middle Congo River basin in Democratic Republic of the Congo and Central African Republic (Ref. 42032 ), including the marine lower Congo, Lake Tumba, Ruki drainage, Ubangi, Uele (Ref. 42032 ), Itimbiri, Aruwimi (Ref. 42032 , 106290 ) and Lindi-Tshopo (Ref. 106290 ).
Conservation status: LCLeast Concern

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