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The Broadband African darter (Nannocharax latifasciatus) is a freshwater fish of the family Distichodontidae that grows up to 5 cm.
West Africa; rivers and streams from the Oshun (Nigeria) to the Cross River (Cameroon).
Description
The broadband African darter is an African characiform (Distichodontidae) from clear, flowing streams of the Congo basin and West Africa. The species grows to about 6 cm and has a slender, elongate body with broad dark crossbars and often rests propped on its pectoral fins on the bottom, like a darter. As a bottom-dweller it shelters among sand, gravel and roots and snaps at small invertebrates, insect larvae and algae. The fish is harmless to humans.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Broadband African darter?
The Broadband African darter has an elongate, eel-like body, is mainly brown and shows a vertical stripes pattern. Broad dark vertical bars as camouflage; bottom grazer in clear, flowing waters.
Where does the Broadband African darter live?
The Broadband African darter lives in fresh water and is mostly found around sand or mud bottom. West Africa; rivers and streams from the Oshun (Nigeria) to the Cross River (Cameroon).
How big does the Broadband African darter get?
The Broadband African darter grows to a maximum of about 5 cm.
Is the Broadband African darter dangerous to humans?
No, the Broadband African darter is harmless to humans. None required: this species is harmless to humans.
Is the Broadband African darter edible?
The Broadband African darter is not usually eaten.
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Same genus Nannocharax
More from the family Distichodontidae
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