Aplocheilidae (Killifishes) |
5.88 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
benthopelagic; freshwater |
Africa: Madagascar (Ref. 57724). |
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Found in wide range of habitats: swamp whose water is clear, tannin stained, acidic, soft and deficient in dissolved substances; small creek whose water is clear, colorless, with a neutral pH, moderate hardness and deficient in dissolved substances. Feeds on terrestrial and aquatic insects and preyed upon mostly by fish-eating birds and dragonfly nymphs (Ref. 57724). |
Vulnerable (VU); Date assessed: 15 June 2016 (B1ab(iii)) Ref. (130435)
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harmless |
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