Smalltoothed pellonula

Pellonula leonensis

Twelve Point One Centimeters Dorosomatid Fish of African Waters

Smalltoothed pellonula is a freshwater fish found around Africa. It inhabits freshwater habitats. The species reaches a recorded maximum of 12.1 cm.

Class: Teleosts
Order: Herrings
Family: Dorosomatidae
Genus: Pellonula
Maximum length: 12.1 cm
Body shape: fusiform
Distribution: Africa: freshwater rivers of West Africa (Ref. 188 , 2244 ), in lagoons, lakes, lower and upper courses of rivers from Senegal to Cross River (Ref. 81269 ), including upper reaches of Niger and lower parts of Benue River (Ref. 188 ); and lagoons and lower and middle courses of coastal rivers from Cameroon to Democratic Republic of Congo (Ref. 2244 , 81631 ). Reported from the Léfini River (Ref. 88782 ), but apparently not in upper parts of Congo system (Ref. 188 ). Also reported from Atlantic Ocean, including beaches at Hann near Dakar in Senegal and near Pointe Noire in Congo Republic (Ref. 188 ).
Conservation status: LCLeast Concern

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