| Family: |
Bedotiidae (Madagascar rainbowfishes) |
| Max. size: |
7.19 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
benthopelagic; freshwater; pH range: 6 - 70 |
| Distribution: |
Africa: middle reaches of Iaroka-Rianila basin in eastern Madagascar (Ref. 76768). |
| Diagnosis: |
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| Biology: |
Inhabits shaded streams between 100 m and 850 m above sea level flowing under degraded forest cover; occurrence not influenced by the composition of the riparian vegetation; pH values range from 6.0-7.0; water temperature is strongly influenced by altitude (17-26°C) (Ref. 76768). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Endangered (EN); Date assessed: 22 June 2016 (B2ab(iii)) Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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