Family: |
Nothobranchiidae (African rivulines) |
Max. size: |
5 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
Environment: |
benthopelagic; freshwater, non-migratory |
Distribution: |
Africa: Known only from its type locality, a temporary pool in the floodplain of the Ruvu river, eastern Tanzania. |
Diagnosis: |
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Biology: |
Bottom spawner, 3 months incubation. Is difficult to maintain in aquarium (Ref. 27139). |
IUCN Red List Status: |
Near Threatened (NT); Date assessed: 23 December 2018 (B2ab(iii)) Ref. (130435)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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