Family: |
Nothobranchiidae (African rivulines) |
Max. size: |
6 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
Environment: |
benthopelagic; freshwater; pH range: 6 - 7; dH range: 5 - 12, non-migratory |
Distribution: |
Africa: lower Mitémele river drainage in southern Equatorial Guinea and the Mbei, Komo, Gabon, Abanga and lower Ogowe river drainages in northwestern Gabon. |
Diagnosis: |
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Biology: |
Occurs in swamps, brooks and small streams in the coastal rainforest (Ref. 3788). Not a seasonal killifish. Is easy to maintain in the 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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