Leptocypris taiaensis

Leptocypris taiaensis

Tropical
Regional distribution
Freshwater fish
Africa
Fusiform
Small
Tropical fish

Leptocypris taiaensis is a species of freshwater ray-finned fish belonging to the family Danionidae. This fish is endemic to Taia River, Little Scarcies River and Waanje River in Sierre Leone.

Class: Teleosts
Order: Minnows, Carps, and Loaches
Family: Cyprinidae
Genus: Leptocypris
Maximum length: 11.2 cm
Water: Freshwater
Body shape: fusiform
Distribution: Africa: Taia River in Sierre Leone and Little Scarcies River and Waanje River (Ref. 2940 , 81282 ). Also reported from Rokel and Jong (Pampana) rivers in Sierra Leone (Ref. 13331 ).

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