Rhabdalestes tangensis
Rhabdalestes tangensis (Lönnberg, 1907)
Pangani robber
Rhabdalestes tangensis
photo by FAO


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Family:  Alestidae (African tetras)
Max. size:  8 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  pelagic; freshwater
Distribution:  Africa: Pangani River and Tanga region in East Africa (Ref. 5331). Reports from Luapula and Kando (Ref. 5331, 41590) are misidentifications for Rhabdalestes rhodesiensis (Ref. 42032).
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Inhabits rivers and lagoons, mostly quieter stretches of rivers (Ref. 4967).
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 31 January 2006 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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