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Cyprinidae

Lake Turkana sardine

Chelaethiops bibie

  • Tropical
  • Regional distribution
  • Freshwater fish
  • Africa
  • Elongated
  • Compressed cross-section
  • Small
  • Tropical fish
Maximum length
5.5 cm
Water
Freshwater
Body shape
elongated
Distribution
Africa: Nile River and Webi Shebeli (Ref. 2801 ). Also present in Niger, Bénoué and Volta basin, but absent in Chad basin (Ref. 2940 , 81282 ).
Conservation status
LCLeast Concern
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