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Aphyosemion cyanostictum Lambert & Géry, 1968 Gabon jewelfish |
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photo by
Schmaus, G. |
| Family: | Nothobranchiidae (African rivulines) | |||
| Max. size: | 6.5 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | demersal; freshwater; pH range: 5.5 - 6.5; dH range: 12, non-migratory | |||
| Distribution: | Africa: Ivindo river drainage system, between Ovan and Bélinga, northern Gabon. Congo. | |||
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| Biology: | Occurs in small, mostly swampy brooks in the rainforest (Ref. 3788). Not a seasonal killifish. Is very difficult to maintain in aquarium (Ref. 27139). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 16 February 2009 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||