Family: |
Nothobranchiidae (African rivulines) |
Max. size: |
8 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
Environment: |
benthopelagic; freshwater, non-migratory |
Distribution: |
Africa: between the lower Mano river drainage and the lower St. Paul river drainage in southern Liberia. |
Diagnosis: |
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Biology: |
Occurs in swamps, swampy parts of brooks and pools in the humid coastal rainforest (Ref. 3788). 9 cm TL (7372). Bottom spawner, 3 months incubation. Is difficult to maintain in aquarium (Ref. 27139). |
IUCN Red List Status: |
Critically Endangered (CR); Date assessed: 25 October 2019 (B2ab(iii)) Ref. (130435)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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