Family: |
Procatopodidae (African lampeyes), subfamily: Procatopodinae |
Max. size: |
3 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
Environment: |
benthopelagic; freshwater; pH range: 7.5 - 8.5, non-migratory |
Distribution: |
Africa: Lake Turkana in northern Kenya and southwestern Ethiopia. |
Diagnosis: |
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Biology: |
Occurs in shallow, quiet and weedy parts around the lake (Ref. 3788). Not a seasonal killifish (Ref. 27139). |
IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 31 January 2006 Ref. (130435)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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