Pangani robber (Rhabdalestes tangensis)

Scientific name: Rhabdalestes tangensis L?nnberg, 1907

Pangani robber (Rhabdalestes tangensis)

The Pangani robber (Rhabdalestes tangensis) is a freshwater fish of the family Alestidae. In the aquarium it needs water at 23–27°C (73–81°F). Native range: Africa, Tanga River (Tanzania), Luapula, Kando.

Pangani robber care at a glance

Temperature
23–27°C (73–81°F)

Species facts

Scientific name
Rhabdalestes tangensis
Family
Alestidae (African tetras)
Order
Characiformes (Characins)
Class
Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length
6.0
Environment
Freshwater; pelagic
Climate
Tropical
Distribution
Africa: Tanga River (Tanzania), Luapula, Kando.
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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