Family: |
Nothobranchiidae (African rivulines) |
Max. size: |
6 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
Environment: |
benthopelagic; freshwater; pH range: 6 - 7; dH range: 5 - 12, non-migratory |
Distribution: |
Africa: Bandama, Comoé and Bia river drainages in central, southern and eastern Côte d'Ivoire. The Bia, Tano, Ankobra and Oda river drainages in southwestern Ghana. |
Diagnosis: |
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Biology: |
Occurs in swamps, pools, brooks and small streams in the coastal rainforest and forested savanna (Ref. 3788). Bottom spawner, 2 months incubation. Is easy to maintain in the aquarium (Ref. 27139). |
IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 09 September 2019 Ref. (130435)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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