Malagarasi sardine (Mesobola spinifer)

Scientific name: Mesobola spinifer Bailey & Matthes, 1971

The Malagarasi sardine (Mesobola spinifer) is a freshwater fish of the family Cyprinidae. In the aquarium it needs water at 22–26°C (72–79°F). Native range: Africa, Malagarazi River, Ruaha River and Lake Rukwa.

Malagarasi sardine care at a glance

Temperature
22–26°C (72–79°F)

Biology

Inhabits rivers and might become important in dams.

Source: FishBase, licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

Species facts

Scientific name
Mesobola spinifer
Family
Cyprinidae (Minnows or carps)
Order
Cypriniformes (Carps)
Class
Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length
5.0
Environment
Freshwater;; pH range: 6.5 - 7.5; dH range: 12 - ? benthopelagic
Climate
Tropical
Distribution
Africa: Malagarazi River, Ruaha River and Lake Rukwa.
Conservation status (IUCN)
Least Concern (LC)
Threat to humans
Harmless
Uses
Fisheries: commercial
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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