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The Lake Turkana sardine (Chelaethiops bibie) is a freshwater fish of the family Cyprinidae that grows up to 6 cm.
Description
The Nile minnow is a small minnow (Danionidae) from Africa. The species is slender and silvery and stays near vegetation along flowing water. It lives in schools close beneath the surface. It feeds mainly on terrestrial insects that fall on the water, supplemented with small zooplankton. It is an important prey fish for larger species. The species is harmless to humans.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Lake Turkana sardine?
The Lake Turkana sardine has an elongate, eel-like body, is mainly silver-grey and shows a plain pattern. Snaps terrestrial insects from the surface; schooling small river fish of the Nile basin and adjacent areas.
Where does the Lake Turkana sardine live?
The Lake Turkana sardine lives in fresh water and is mostly found around sand or mud bottom. Africa; vegetated parts of flowing water.
How big does the Lake Turkana sardine get?
The Lake Turkana sardine grows to a maximum of about 6 cm.
Is the Lake Turkana sardine dangerous to humans?
No, the Lake Turkana sardine is harmless to humans. None required: this species is harmless to humans.
Is the Lake Turkana sardine edible?
The Lake Turkana sardine is rarely eaten.
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Same genus Chelaethiops
More from the family Cyprinidae
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