Family: |
Nothobranchiidae (African rivulines) |
Max. size: |
6 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
Environment: |
benthopelagic; freshwater, non-migratory |
Distribution: |
Africa: known only from the type locality, a swampy area without outlet in a depression on volcanic soil in western Cameroon. |
Diagnosis: |
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Biology: |
Bottom spawner, 2 months incubation. Is very difficult to maintain in aquarium (Ref. 27139). |
IUCN Red List Status: |
Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 16 February 2009 Ref. (130435)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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