Family: |
Procatopodidae (African lampeyes), subfamily: Procatopodinae |
Max. size: |
4.5 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
Environment: |
benthopelagic; freshwater, non-migratory |
Distribution: |
Africa: rivers Mosanji and Bushimaie and their tributaries (Sankuru drainage, middle Congo River basin) in Democratic Republic of the Congo (Ref. 59344). |
Diagnosis: |
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Biology: |
Found mainly close to vegetated zones along river banks in the gallery forest (Ref. 59344). Not a seasonal killifish (Ref. 27139). |
IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 16 February 2009 Ref. (130435)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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