| Citation | Svensson, G.S.O., 1933, Fresh water fishes from the Gambia River (British West Africa). Results of the Swedish Expedition 1931.. K. Sven. Vetenskapsakad. Handl. 12(3):1-102. |
| Ref. | 3074 Svensson, G.S.O., 1933 |
| Page | 53;fig. |
| Named Used as Valid | Alestes nigrilineatus |
| Comment | Original species description. |
| Locality | 'Swamps, MacCarthy Island area, Gambia River, British West Africa'. |
| Distribution | Gambia River; Gambia. |
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