Family: |
Nothobranchiidae (African rivulines) |
Max. size: |
9 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
Environment: |
benthopelagic; freshwater; pH range: 5.80000019073486 - 7.19999980926514, non-migratory |
Distribution: |
Africa: Cameroon. |
Diagnosis: |
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Biology: |
Occurs in swamps and swampy parts of brooks in the humid coastal rainforest (Ref. 3788). Bottom spawner, 2 months incubation. Is very difficult to maintain in aquarium (Ref. 27139). Omnivorous and egg-layer (Ref. 31267). |
IUCN Red List Status: |
Endangered (EN); Date assessed: 16 February 2009 (B2ab(iii)) Ref. (130435)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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