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Nothobranchius thierryi (Ahl, 1924) Togo Killifish |
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photo by
Valdesalici, S. |
| Family: | Nothobranchiidae (African rivulines) | |||
| Max. size: | 3.63 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | benthopelagic; freshwater; pH range: 6.5 - 7.5; dH range: 8 - 10, non-migratory | |||
| Distribution: | 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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| Biology: | 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). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 25 October 2019 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||