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Epiplatys fasciolatus (Günther, 1866) |
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photo by
Nilsson, K. |
| Family: | Nothobranchiidae (African rivulines) | |||
| Max. size: | 9 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | benthopelagic; freshwater, non-migratory | |||
| Distribution: | Africa: Guinea Bissau to southern Liberia, around Monrovia. | |||
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| Biology: | Occurs in coastal rivers, brooks and swampy areas in forested savanna and under forest cover (Ref. 3788). Not a seasonal killifish. Is difficult to maintain in aquarium (Ref. 27139). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 23 April 2020 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||