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Aphyosemion volcanum Radda & Wildekamp, 1977 |
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photo by
Terceira, A.C. |
| Family: | Nothobranchiidae (African rivulines) | |||
| Max. size: | 4.5 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | benthopelagic; freshwater; pH range: 6 - 6.5; dH range: 1, non-migratory | |||
| Distribution: | Africa: Restricted to the Kaké river drainage in the area around Mount Cameroon. | |||
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| Biology: | Occurs in swampy parts of brooks and small streams in the rainforest, mainly on volcanic soil (Ref. 3788). Not a seasonal killifish. Is difficult to maintain in aquarium (Ref. 27139). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Endangered (EN); Date assessed: 16 February 2009 (B1ab(iii)+2ab(iii)) Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||