Micralestes vittatus

Micralestes vittatus

Nine Centimeters Alestid Fish of African Waters

Tropical
Local endemic species
Restricted distribution
Freshwater fish
Africa
Fusiform
Small
Tropical fish

Micralestes vittatus is a species of freshwater ray-finned fish belonging to the family Alestidae, the African tetras. It is endemic to Tanzania. Its natural habitat is rivers.

Class: Teleosts
Order: Characins
Family: Alestidae
Genus: Micralestes
Maximum length: 9 cm
Water: Freshwater
Body shape: fusiform
Distribution: Africa: endemic to Lake Tanganyika, present in Lufuko River at Mpala (Ref. 42032 , 94006 ) and in Lukuga River outflow (Ref. 97302 ).
Conservation status: LCLeast Concern

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