• Source: Alestopetersius smykalai

Alestopetersius smykalai is a species of African tetra fish. It is found in the lower Niger River.




Description


Alestopetersius smykalai reaches a total length of 6.0 cm (2.4 in).




Etymology


The tetra is named in honor of E. R. Smykala, who procured the original specimen.




References



Paugy, D., 1990. Characidae. p. 195-236. In C. Lévêque, D. Paugy and G.G. Teugels (eds.) Faune des poissons d'eaux douces et saumâtres de l'Afrique de l'Ouest. Tome I. Coll. Faune Tropicale n° XXVIII. Musée Royal de l'Afrique Centrale, Tervuren et O.R.S.T.O.M., Paris, 384 p.

Kata Kunci Pencarian:

• Alestopetersius smykalai
• Alestopetersius
• IUCN Red List vulnerable species (Animalia)
• List of vulnerable fishes