| Citation | Nichols, J.T. and F.R. La Monte, 1953, A new Alestes and little-known Barbus from Gaboon.. Am. Mus. Novit. 1606:3p. |
| Ref. | Nichols, J.T. and F.R. La Monte, 1953 |
| Page | 1;fig.1 |
| Named Used as Valid | Alestes bartoni |
| Comment | Original species description. |
| Locality | 'Mouila, Ogowe Valley, Gaboon, Africa'. |
| Distribution | Ogowe River, Gabon. |
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