Family: |
Nothobranchiidae (African rivulines) |
Max. size: |
5 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
Environment: |
benthopelagic; freshwater; pH range: 6 - 6; dH range: 5 - 8, non-migratory |
Distribution: |
Africa: drainages of the Logone, Chari, Mayo Kebbi and possibly upper Benue in northern Cameroon, western Central African Republic and southeastern Chad; possibly also in eastern Nigeria (Ref. 47461). |
Diagnosis: |
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Biology: |
Occurs in brooks and swamps in the open and humid grassland savanna on the highlands (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)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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