| Family: |
Procatopodidae (African lampeyes), subfamily: Procatopodinae |
| Max. size: |
3.88 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
benthopelagic; freshwater; pH range: 6.5 - 7.19999980926514, non-migratory |
| Distribution: |
Africa: only known from the Lake Rukwa drainage in Zambia (Ref. 27292). |
| Diagnosis: |
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| Biology: |
Found between reed vegetation at margin of river; also in shallow waterholes beside river; occasionally in open water with more intense current; water clear with slightly brown colouration; males show territorial behaviour (Ref. 27292). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Endangered (EN); Date assessed: 07 April 2021 (B1ab(iii)) Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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