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. |
Diagnosis: |
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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)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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