Family: |
Nothobranchiidae (African rivulines) |
Max. size: |
6 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
Environment: |
benthopelagic; freshwater, non-migratory |
Distribution: |
Africa: between Enugu and Onitsha, southeastern Nigeria. |
Diagnosis: |
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Biology: |
Occurs in swamps and swampy parts of small streams in the savanna (Ref. 3788). 5 cm max SL (Ref. 7372). Not a seasonal killifish. Is difficult to maintain in aquarium (Ref. 27139). |
IUCN Red List Status: |
Endangered (EN); Date assessed: 05 September 2019 (B1ab(iii)+2ab(iii)) Ref. (130435)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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