Family: |
Nothobranchiidae (African rivulines) |
Max. size: |
7 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
Environment: |
benthopelagic; freshwater; pH range: 5.80000019073486 - 7.19999980926514, non-migratory |
Distribution: |
Africa: Lower Sanaga system, western Cameroon (relict-like distribution). |
Diagnosis: |
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Biology: |
Occurs in the swampy parts of brooks in the rainforest (Ref. 3788). Not a seasonal killifish. Bottom spawner, 1 month incubation. Is difficult to maintain in aquarium (Ref. 27139). |
IUCN Red List Status: |
Endangered (EN); Date assessed: 16 February 2009 (B1ab(iii)+2ab(iii)) Ref. (130435)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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