Microthrissa

Microthrissa is a genus of sprats in the herring family, Dorosomatidae, which is endemic to Africa. There are five recognized species in the genus.

Species

 * Microthrissa congica (Regan, 1917) (Bigscale pellonuline)
 * Microthrissa minuta Poll, 1974 (Dungu sprat)
 * Microthrissa moeruensis (Poll, 1948) (Lake Mweru sprat)
 * Microthrissa royauxi Boulenger, 1902 (Royal sprat)
 * Microthrissa whiteheadi Gourène & Teugels, 1988