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Aphyosemion coeleste Huber & Radda, 1977 Sky-blue killi |
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photo by
Vermeulen, F. |
| Family: | Nothobranchiidae (African rivulines) | |||
| Max. size: | 5 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | benthopelagic; freshwater; pH range: 5.80000019073486 - 7.19999980926514, non-migratory | |||
| Distribution: | Africa: southern Congo and Gabon. | |||
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| Biology: | Occurs in swampy parts of rainforest brooks on the inland plains and hills (Ref. 3788). Not a seasonal killifish. Is difficult to maintain in aquarium (Ref. 27139). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Vulnerable (VU); Date assessed: 16 February 2009 (B2ab(iii)) Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||