| Family: |
Nothobranchiidae (African rivulines) |
| Max. size: |
5 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
benthopelagic; freshwater; pH range: 6 - 6.5; dH range: 10, non-migratory |
| Distribution: |
Africa: Gabon, Angola and Democratic Republic of the Congo. Present in the lower Congo River (Ref. 94750). |
| Diagnosis: |
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| Biology: |
Occurs in coastal swamps and swampy parts of brooks and small streams in the coastal rainforest (Ref. 3788). Not a seasonal killifish. Is difficult to maintain in aquarium (Ref. 27139). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 16 February 2009 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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