Family: |
Nothobranchiidae (African rivulines) |
Max. size: |
5 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
Environment: |
benthopelagic; freshwater, non-migratory |
Distribution: |
Africa: delta of the Niger and Cross River in southeastern Nigeria (Ref. 7372). |
Diagnosis: |
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Biology: |
Occurs in small brooks and swamps (Ref. 3788). Not a seasonal killifish. Is very difficult to maintain in aquarium (Ref. 27139). |
IUCN Red List Status: |
Endangered (EN); Date assessed: 07 May 2019 (B1ab(ii,iii)+2ab(ii,iii)) Ref. (130435)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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