Family: |
Procatopodidae (African lampeyes), subfamily: Procatopodinae |
Max. size: |
3.5 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
Environment: |
benthopelagic; freshwater; pH range: 6.30000019073486 - 7.19999980926514; dH range: 1, non-migratory |
Distribution: |
Africa: Known only from its type locality, a swampy area in the upper Great Ruaha river drainage, central Tanzania. |
Diagnosis: |
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Biology: |
Not a seasonal killifish. Is difficult to maintain in aquarium (Ref. 27139). |
IUCN Red List Status: |
Vulnerable (VU); Date assessed: 31 January 2006 (D2) Ref. (130435)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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