Limnothrissa is a small genus of freshwater ray-finned fishes elonging to the family Dorosomatidae, which also includes the gizzard shads and sardinellas. The species in this genus are endemic to Africa. It was considered to be monospecific but L. strappersi, a Lake Mweru endemic, has been recognised as a valid species.[2] The Lake Tanganyika sardine was endemic to Lake Tanganyika but has been introduced to Lake Kivu, Lake Kariba and the Cahora Bassa reservoir.[3]
Species
Limnothrissa contains the following valid species:[2]
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