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Fenerbahce formosus (Huber, 1979) Starhead killi |
| Family: | Nothobranchiidae (African rivulines) | |||
| Max. size: | 4 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | benthopelagic; freshwater; pH range: 5.80000019073486 - 7.19999980926514, non-migratory | |||
| Distribution: | Africa: Alima and Likouala Rivers in Republic of Congo, as well as in Pool Malebo (Ref. 87349). Reports from other localities (eg Ruki, middle Congo near Kisangani or Lualaba River; Ref. 27139) are probably misidentifications (Ref. 87349). | |||
| Diagnosis: | ||||
| Biology: | Occurs mainly in the shallow and weedy parts of brooks, small streams and swamps in the rainforest (Ref. 3788). Not a seasonal killifish. Bottom spawner, 1 month incubation (Ref. 27139). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 16 February 2009 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||