Lake Rukwa sardine (Chelaethiops rukwaensis)

Scientific name: Chelaethiops rukwaensis Ricardo, 1939

Lake Rukwa sardine (Chelaethiops rukwaensis)

The Lake Rukwa sardine (Chelaethiops rukwaensis) is a freshwater fish of the family Cyprinidae. In the aquarium it needs water at 24–28°C (75–82°F). Native range: Africa, endemic to Lake Rukwa.

Lake Rukwa sardine care at a glance

Temperature
24–28°C (75–82°F)

Biology

Maximum TL was recorded at 8 cm. Might support a substantial fishery if developed.

Source: FishBase, licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

Species facts

Scientific name
Chelaethiops rukwaensis
Family
Cyprinidae (Minnows or carps)
Order
Cypriniformes (Carps)
Class
Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length
10.0
Environment
Freshwater;; pH range: ? - 8.5 benthopelagic
Climate
Tropical
Distribution
Africa: endemic to Lake Rukwa.
Conservation status (IUCN)
Vulnerable (VU) (D2)
Threat to humans
Harmless
Uses
Fisheries: of potential interest
Resilience
High, minimum population doubling time less than 15 months (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)

Sources

Taxonomy, distribution and biology data: FishBase (Froese, R. and D. Pauly, eds.), licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

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