Hypsopanchax catenatus Radda, 1981
Chain lampeye
photo by RMCA

Family:  Procatopodidae (African lampeyes), subfamily: Procatopodinae
Max. size:  6 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthopelagic; freshwater; pH range: 6.5 - 7.19999980926514, non-migratory
Distribution:  Africa: Gabon (Ref. 27139).
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Lives in the streaming parts of brooks. Not a seasonal killifish. Is very difficult to maintain in aquarium (Ref. 27139).
IUCN Red List Status: Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 16 February 2009 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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