| Family: |
Cyprinidae (Minnows or carps), subfamily: Torinae |
| Max. size: |
40 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
benthopelagic; freshwater |
| Distribution: |
Africa: Pangani, Athi-Tana and Nero-Narok Rivers systems, Lorian swamps in the northern Euasso Nyiro River system. |
| Diagnosis: |
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| Biology: |
Inhabits rivers. Juvenile mouths very variable and may develop rubber lips (Ref. 4967). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 31 January 2006 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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