Microthrissa

Microthrissa is a genus of freshwater ray-finned fishes belonging to the family Dorosomatidae, which also includes the gizzard shads and sardinellas. The species in this genus are endemic to Africa.

Species

Microthrissa contains the following valid species:

• Microthrissa centralis <small>(Poll, 1974)</small>
• Microthrissa congica <small>(Regan, 1917)</small> (Bigscale pellonuline)
• Microthrissa minuta <small>Poll, 1974</small> (Dungu sprat)
• Microthrissa moeruensis <small>(Poll, 1948)</small> (Lake Mweru sprat)
• Microthrissa royauxi <small>Boulenger, 1902</small> (Royal sprat)
• Microthrissa whiteheadi <small>Gourène & Teugels, 1988</small>

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