Raiamas christyi (Boulenger, 1920)
Coppernose barb
Raiamas christyi
photo by Ott, G.

Family:  Danionidae (Danios), subfamily: Chedrinae
Max. size:  17.7 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthopelagic; freshwater; pH range: 6.5 - 7; dH range: 5 - 10
Distribution:  Africa: Congo River system (Ref. 2801, 120641) in Republic of Congo, Democratic Republic of the Congo and Angola.
Diagnosis:   
Biology: 
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 16 February 2009 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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