Enteromius luikae (Ricardo, 1939)
Luika barb
Enteromius luikae
photo by de Vos, L.

Family:  Cyprinidae (Minnows or carps), subfamily: Smiliogastrinae
Max. size:  5.57 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthopelagic; freshwater
Distribution:  Africa: rivers running into Lake Rukwa.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Maximum TL was recorded at 5.2 cm (Ref. 2801).
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 31 January 2006 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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