a new species of miniature cyprinid from Benin (Ostariophysi: Cyprinidae), with a neotype designation for B. gracilis Barboides britzi

Barboides britzi, new species, is described from the Oum River basin in southern Benin. It differs from B. gracilis, its only congener, in having a larger head, smaller eye, slightly longer caudal peduncle, a narrow ventromedian row of melanophores between pelvic fins and tips of cleithra, absence of scattered melanophores on the flanks, iris silvery, 1 hypural element above the 2nd hypural, and a yellow body colouration in life. A neotype is designated for B. gracilis and a list of miniature African freshwater fishes species is provided. 2006 by Verlag Dr. Friedrich Pfeil.

Barboides britzi, a new species of miniature cyprinid from Benin (Ostariophysi: Cyprinidae), with a neotype designation for B. gracilis Academic Article