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The Malagarasi minnow (Opsaridium splendens) is a freshwater fish of the family Cyprinidae that grows up to 15 cm.
Description
The Malagarasi minnow is an African cyprinid from the Malagarasi drainage in East Africa. The species grows to about 15 cm and has a slender, streamlined, silvery body, built for fast swimming in flowing water. It occurs in the main river and the smaller tributaries of the Malagarasi. As a small predator it hunts insects, small invertebrates and small fishes. Owing to limited data on its population the species is assessed as Data Deficient (DD). As a slender, fast schooling fish it is harmless to humans.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Malagarasi minnow?
The Malagarasi minnow has a torpedo-shaped body, is mainly silver-grey and shows a plain pattern. Slender, streamlined body for fast swimming in the flowing Malagarasi River.
Where does the Malagarasi minnow live?
The Malagarasi minnow lives in fresh water and is mostly found around sand or mud bottom. East Africa; main river and tributaries of the Malagarasi basin.
How big does the Malagarasi minnow get?
The Malagarasi minnow grows to a maximum of about 15 cm.
Is the Malagarasi minnow dangerous to humans?
No, the Malagarasi minnow is harmless to humans. None required: this species is harmless to humans.
Is the Malagarasi minnow edible?
The Malagarasi minnow is rarely eaten.
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Same genus Opsaridium
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