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Engraulicypris sardella (Günther, 1868) Lake Malawi sardine |
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| Family: | Danionidae (Danios), subfamily: Chedrinae | |||
| Max. size: | 13 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | demersal; freshwater | |||
| Distribution: | Africa: Lake Malawi and upper Shire River (Ref. 2801, 4967). | |||
| Diagnosis: | Steely blue coloration on upper part and silvery blue on lower part of the body. Dorsal-fin origin above anal-fin origin. | |||
| Biology: | Caught using plunge nets, chirimilas or beach seines (lamparas) with light (Ref. 4967). Occurs over sandy bottoms in the morning and move a little offshore later during the day (Ref. 5595). Forms schools (Ref. 4365). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 23 May 2018 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||
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