Fin's Fish Guide
The Weeks' minnow (Leptocypris weeksii) is a freshwater fish of the family Cyprinidae that grows up to 7 cm.
Description
Weeks' minnow is a small cyprinid fish from the Congo basin in Central Africa. The species grows to only about 7 cm and has a slender, silvery body typical of open-water swimming cyprinids. It lives in flowing rivers and streams, where it forages in schools on small invertebrates, insects and plant matter. Owing to its small size the species has no fishery value, but it forms a link in the food web as prey for larger fishes. Weeks' minnow is harmless to humans.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Weeks' minnow?
The Weeks' minnow has an elongate, eel-like body, is mainly silver-grey and shows a plain pattern. Slender, silvery small open-water cyprinid that forages in shoals.
Where does the Weeks' minnow live?
The Weeks' minnow lives in fresh water and is mostly found around mixed bottom. Central Africa; rivers and streams of the Congo basin.
How big does the Weeks' minnow get?
The Weeks' minnow grows to a maximum of about 7 cm.
Is the Weeks' minnow dangerous to humans?
No, the Weeks' minnow is harmless to humans. None required: this species is harmless to humans.
Is the Weeks' minnow edible?
The Weeks' minnow is not usually eaten.
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Same genus Leptocypris
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