The Tanzania mountain carp (Parakneria tanzaniae) is a freshwater fish of the family Kneriidae that grows up to 6 cm.
Description
The Tanzania mountain carp is an African mountain carp (Kneriidae) from fast-flowing, clear mountain streams and rivers of the mountain streams of Tanzania in East Africa. The species grows to about 8 cm and has a slender, streamlined, grey-brown body with an inferior mouth. As a bottom-dweller of oxygen-rich water it clings among gravel and stones and grazes on algae, biofilm and small invertebrates. The fish is harmless to humans.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Tanzania mountain carp?
The Tanzania mountain carp has an elongate, eel-like body and is mainly brown.
Where does the Tanzania mountain carp live?
The Tanzania mountain carp lives in fresh water and is mostly found around stony or rocky ground.
How big does the Tanzania mountain carp get?
The Tanzania mountain carp grows to a maximum of about 6 cm.
Is the Tanzania mountain carp dangerous to humans?
No, the Tanzania mountain carp is harmless to humans.
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