Nile Minnow
📖 Overview
Nile Minnow (Leptocypris niloticus), first described by Joannis, 1835 is a small fish in the family Cyprinidae (order Cypriniformes). Adults typically reach 10.80 cm in maximum length. It inhabits freshwater systems including rivers, streams, and lakes. It occurs in Tropical waters. It feeds on a mix of small fish and invertebrates as a mid-level predator. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Least Concern.The species is kept in the aquarium hobby. Care requirements and behaviour align broadly with other Cyprinidae kept in the hobby.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal soft rays (total): 11 - 12; Anal soft rays: 12 - 15. Diagnosis: body depth 3.8-5.7x and head length 3.7-4.5x SL; eye diameter 2.8-3.6x head length . Scale formula 5.5-6.5/32-40/3.5(4.5); 12 scales around caudal peduncle; 9-12 anal-fin branched rays . 8-9 dorsal-fin branched rays; sides plain or with irregular markings; back dark . : elongated.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Nile Minnow is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; demersal; pH range: 7.0 - 7.8; dH range: 8 - 15; potamodromous . Tropical; 22°C - 27°C West Africa (Ref.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Nile Minnow |
| 🇸🇦Arabic | Bebee · Morgan Nili |
| 🌍CES | neobola egyptská |
| 🇩🇪German | Afrikanisches Moderlieschen |
| 🇵🇹Portuguese | Mbala-do-Nilo |
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Nile Minnow.
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 50 records indexed .
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