Gilchrist's round herring

Gilchristella aestuaria

Ehiravid Fish from the South African Coast

Gilchrist's round herring is a freshwater fish of Africa. The species occupies freshwater habitats. The largest recorded length is 9 cm.

Class: Teleosts
Order: Herrings
Family: Ehiravidae
Genus: Gilchristella
Maximum length: 9 cm
Body shape: fusiform
Distribution: Africa: Lake Piti, Mozambique, along south and east coasts of South Africa to Saldanha Bay (Ref. 188 , 3509 ), and as far north as the Olifants River on the west coast (Ref. 7248 ), possibly to mouth of Orange River (Ref. 188 , 3259 ). Also reported from Madagascar (Ref. 3509 , 13333 ), but its presence is not confirmed; it is probably based on confusion with Sauvagella madagascariensis , while Gilchristella aestuaria does not occur in Madagascar (Ref. 33664 ). Reported occurrence in India (Ref. 32693 ) is of dubious validity (Ref. 33664 ). Currently a single species, but at least two forms, possibly different species, are known (Ref. 52193 ).
Conservation status: LCLeast Concern

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