| Family: |
Nothobranchiidae (African rivulines) |
| Max. size: |
5 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
benthopelagic; freshwater; pH range: 6 - 6.5; dH range: 1 - 6, non-migratory |
| Distribution: |
Africa: southeastern Nigeria and southwestern Cameroon. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal soft rays (total): 10-13; Anal soft rays: 12-15 |
| Biology: |
Restricted to brooks in the coastal rainforest with a calcium containing soil (Ref. 3788). Not a seasonal killifish. Is difficult to maintain in aquarium (Ref. 27139). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 05 September 2019 Ref. (130435)
|
| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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