| Family: |
Procatopodidae (African lampeyes), subfamily: Procatopodinae |
| Max. size: |
4.5 cm TL (male/unsexed); 4.5 cm TL (female) |
| Environment: |
benthopelagic; freshwater, non-migratory |
| Distribution: |
Africa: Kaba River in the Mamou river drainage and Little Scarcies river drainages in upper Guinea (Ref. 7372, 57259). |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 0-0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 9-10; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 16-17. Diagnosis: Deep-bodied ‘Lampeye’ species with strong lateral compression and more or less truncated fins; dorsal fin with 9-10 rays, anal fin with 16-17 rays; scales on mid-lateral series 26-28 (Ref. 57259).
Colouration: Male colouration: body colour is pale yellow-olive, with a light blue iridescence on the sides which is strongest between the insert of the pectoral fins and the dorsal fin; all scales of the back and sides have distinct dark brown to black borders, producing a well defined reticulated pattern; all unpaired fins are yellow to pale orange or pink (Ref. 57259). Female colouration: translucent pale grey, the back being darker and the ventral region being silver; lacks the light blue iridescence present on the sides of the male; all unpaired fins are colourless (Ref. 57259). Both sexes show a bright blue reflection in the upper part of the iris (Ref. 57259). |
| Biology: |
Found in small streams and brooks (Ref. 3788, 57259). Not a seasonal killifish (Ref. 27139). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Vulnerable (VU); Date assessed: 31 March 2020 (B1ab(iii)+2ab(iii)) Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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