Alestopetersius smykalai Poll 1967

Diagnosis: 5.5-6.5 scales above lateral line; lateral line complete; 25-26 lateral line scales; 18-19 branched rays of anal fin; 16 gill rakers on lower limb of first gill arch (Ref. 2880, 81279). Description: snout blunt, weakly prominent; mandible with single row of 9 or 10 external teeth; anal fin with 3 unbranched and 18-19 branched rays (Ref. 2880, 81279). Big eyes (Ref. 2880). Coloration: silvery body with fine black lateral stripe ending in caudal peduncle spot; very light humeral spot also present (Ref. 2880, 81279).

Anal spines: 0; Analsoft rays: 21 - 22

Alestopetersius smykalai is a species of African tetras found in the lower Niger River. This species reaches a length of 6.0 cm (2.4 in).