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Dorosomatidae

Roundbelly pellonuline

Laeviscutella dekimpei

  • Tropical
  • Lower river
  • Regional distribution
  • Africa
  • Fusiform
  • Small
  • Tropical fish
Maximum length
5.5 cm
Body shape
fusiform
Distribution
Africa: lower parts of rivers and lagoons in West Africa (Ref. 188 ), from the Casamance River to the Niger delta (Ref. 2849 , 28136 , 81269 ), lower Ogowe River in Gabon (Ref. 81631 ) and Loémé River in Republic of Congo (Ref. 81631 ). Also reported to occur in the Congo River (Ref. 188 , 28136 ), but this needs confirmation.
Conservation status
LCLeast Concern
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