Enteromius lufukiensis (Boulenger, 1917)

Family:  Cyprinidae (Minnows or carps), subfamily: Smiliogastrinae
Max. size:  11 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthopelagic; freshwater,
Distribution:  Africa: occurs in the western affluent rivers to Lake Tanganyika, in the Rusizi River and in the Luama River (Lualaba drainage, Congo River basin) (Ref. 36901).
Diagnosis:  Description: Circumpeduncular scales 8 (Ref. 122753).
Biology:  Inhabits stream and river habitats (Ref. 36901).
IUCN Red List Status: Near Threatened (NT); Date assessed: 31 January 2006 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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