| Family: |
Procatopodidae (African lampeyes), subfamily: Procatopodinae |
| Max. size: |
4 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
benthopelagic; freshwater; pH range: 6.5 - 7.19999980926514, non-migratory |
| Distribution: |
Africa: Ruvu, Great Ruaha, Kilombero, and lower Rufiji river drainage and delta; other smaller eastward flowing river drainages in eastern Tanzania. |
| Diagnosis: |
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| Biology: |
Found in small rivers, brooks, and shallow parts of river drainages (Ref. 3788). Not a seasonal killifish. Is difficult to maintain in aquarium (Ref. 27139). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 31 January 2006 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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