LeptocyprisLeptocypris is a genus of freshwater ray-finned fishes belonging to the family Danionidae, the danios or danionins. The fishes in this genus are found in AfricaSpeciesLeptocypris contains the following species:Leptocypris crossensis Howes & Teugels, 1989Leptocypris guineensis Leptocypris konkoureensis Howes & Teugels, 1989Leptocypris lujae Leptocypris modestus Boulenger, 1900Leptocypris niloticus Leptocypris taiaensis Howes & Teugels, 1989Leptocypris weeksii ''Leptocypris weynsii''