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Elongated Turkana robber (Micralestes elongatus)
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Ecological Illustration of Elongated Turkana robber (Micralestes elongatus)
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Alestidae

Elongated Turkana robber

Micralestes elongatus

Six Centimeters Alestid Fish of African Waters

  • Tropical
  • Regional distribution
  • Freshwater fish
  • Africa
  • Fusiform
  • Small
  • Tropical fish

Elongated Turkana robber is a freshwater fish found around Africa. It inhabits freshwater habitats. The species reaches a recorded maximum of 6 cm.

Class
Teleosts
Order
Characins
Family
Alestidae
Genus
Micralestes
Water type
Freshwater
Body shape
fusiform
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