Leptocypris crossensis

Leptocypris crossensis

Nine Point Five Centimeters Carp

Tropical
Regional distribution
Freshwater fish
Africa
Elongated
Small
Tropical fish

Leptocypris crossensis is a species of freshwater ray-finned fish belonging to the family Danionidae. This fish is found in the Cross, Wouri and Sanaga River basins in Cameroon and Nigeria.

Class: Teleosts
Order: Minnows, Carps, and Loaches
Family: Cyprinidae
Genus: Leptocypris
Maximum length: 9.5 cm
Water: Freshwater
Body shape: elongated
Distribution: Africa: known from the Cross River in Nigeria (Ref. 2940 , 81282 ) and Cameroon (Ref. 2940 , 81282 , 81639 ), and from the Wouri and Sanaga River basins in Cameroon (Ref. 81639 ).
Conservation status: LCLeast Concern

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