Family: |
Nothobranchiidae (African rivulines) |
Max. size: |
9 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
Environment: |
benthopelagic; freshwater; pH range: 6 - 7, non-migratory |
Distribution: |
Africa: central Liberia. Probably identical to Epiplatys sangmelinensis (Ref. 27139). Possible synonym of Epiplatys ruhkopfi (Ref. 31272). |
Diagnosis: |
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Biology: |
Occurs in small brooks (Ref. 3788). Not a seasonal killifish. Is difficult to maintain in aquarium (Ref. 27139) |
IUCN Red List Status: |
Critically Endangered (CR); Date assessed: 30 November 2019 (B1ab(iii)+2ab(iii)) Ref. (130435)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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