Lake Malawi sardine

Engraulicypris sardella

Thirteen Centimeters Carp of African Waters

Lake Malawi sardine is known around Africa as a freshwater fish; It occurs in freshwater habitats, and records give a maximum length of 13 cm.

Class: Teleosts
Order: Minnows, Carps, and Loaches
Family: Cyprinidae
Genus: Engraulicypris
Maximum length: 13 cm
Water: Freshwater
Body shape: elongated
Distribution: Africa: Lake Malawi and upper Shire River (Ref. 2801 , 4967 ).
Conservation status: LCLeast Concern

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