Leptocypris guineensis

Leptocypris guineensis

Six Point Three Centimeters Carp of the Atlantic Ocean

Tropical
Restricted distribution
Freshwater fish
Atlantic Ocean
Africa
Elongated
Small
Tropical fish

Leptocypris guineensis is known around Africa as a freshwater fish; It occurs in freshwater habitats, and the species reaches a recorded maximum of 6.3 cm.

Class: Teleosts
Order: Minnows, Carps, and Loaches
Family: Cyprinidae
Genus: Leptocypris
Maximum length: 6.3 cm
Water: Freshwater
Body shape: elongated
Distribution: Africa: limited to Atlantic slope of the Guinean mountain ranges: Konkouré, Moa and Waanje Rivers (Ref. 2940 , 81282 ).
Conservation status: LCLeast Concern

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