| Aplocheilidae (Killifishes) |
| 5.18 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
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benthopelagic; freshwater; pH range: 5 - 7.2 |
| Africa: Mananjeba, Mahavavy du Nord, Ifasy, Manehoko and Ampandra river basins in Madagascar (Ref. 57724). |
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| Inhabits small rivers that are tannin stained, acidic, very soft and deficient of dissolved substances, with compacted clay/sand bottoms, overlain with organic detritus. Also found in large rivers with a markedly seasonal hydrological regime, substantial flood plains and water ranges from clear to turbid water, but are not tannin-stained, are less acidic, harder and carry a greater concentrations of dissolved minerals (Ref. 57724). Feeds on terrestrial and aquatic insects and preyed upon mostly by fish-eating birds and dragonfly nymphs (Ref. 57724). |
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Endangered (EN); Date assessed: 16 June 2016 (B1ab(iii)) Ref. (130435)
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| harmless |
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