Nothobranchiidae (African rivulines) |
3.63 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
benthopelagic; freshwater; pH range: 6.5 - 7.5; dH range: 8 - 10, non-migratory |
Africa: Senegal, Gambia, Burkina Faso (Upper Volta), Mali, and Niger. Extends southward over the Accra plains in southeastern Ghana and southwestern Togo. |
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Occurs in temporary pools and swamps in the savanna (Ref. 3788). Bottom spawner, 3-4 months incubation. Is very difficult to maintain in aquarium (Ref. 27139). |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 25 October 2019 Ref. (130435)
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harmless |
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