| Family: |
Aplocheilidae (Killifishes) |
| Max. size: |
10 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
demersal; freshwater; brackish; pH range: 6 - 8; dH range: 5 - 19, non-migratory |
| Distribution: |
Africa: endemic of Seychelles. |
| Diagnosis: |
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| Biology: |
Occurs in small fresh and brackish water streams. 10 cm max TL (Ref. 3788). Also inhabit ponds. Feeds on worms, crustaceans, insects and fish (Ref. 7020). Not a seasonal killifish. Is easy to maintain in the aquarium (Ref. 27139). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 30 June 2016 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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