Leptocypris Explained

Leptocypris is a genus of cyprinid fish found in Africa. There are currently nine recognized species in this genus.

Species

• Leptocypris crossensis Howes & Teugels, 1989
• Leptocypris guineensis (Daget, 1962)
• Leptocypris konkoureensis Howes & Teugels, 1989
• Leptocypris lujae (Boulenger, 1909)
• Leptocypris modestus Boulenger, 1900
• Leptocypris niloticus (Joannis, 1835) (Nile minnow)
• Leptocypris taiaensis Howes & Teugels, 1989
• Leptocypris weeksii (Boulenger, 1899)
• Leptocypris weynsii (Boulenger, 1899)