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Procatopus nototaenia Boulenger, 1904 Large finned lampeye |
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Calypso Photolibrary |
| Family: | Procatopodidae (African lampeyes), subfamily: Procatopodinae | |||
| Max. size: | 6 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | benthopelagic; freshwater; pH range: 6 - 6.5; dH range: 1 - 3, non-migratory | |||
| Distribution: | Africa: Kienke and Lobi systems, southwest Cameroon. | |||
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| Biology: | Occurs in small rivers and brooks under forest cover, mainly in streaming parts of the river system (Ref. 3788). Not a seasonal killifish. Is very difficult to maintain in aquarium (Ref. 27139). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 16 February 2009 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||