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Aphyosemion punctatum Radda & Pürzl, 1977 |
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photo by
Dethu, G. |
| Family: | Nothobranchiidae (African rivulines) | |||
| Max. size: | 5 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | benthopelagic; freshwater, non-migratory | |||
| Distribution: | Africa: upper Ivindo River (Ref. 47461, 80395) in Gabon and Republic of the Congo (Ref. 47461), eastwards to the middle Congo River tributaries Dja-Sangha in Cameroon and possibly the Likouala in Republic of the Congo (Ref. 80395). | |||
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| Biology: | Occurs in brooks in the 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) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||