| Family: |
Procatopodidae (African lampeyes), subfamily: Procatopodinae |
| Max. size: |
15 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
benthopelagic; freshwater; pH range: 8 - 8.5; dH range: 12, non-migratory |
| Distribution: |
Africa: endemic to the shore regions of Lake Tanganyika (Ref. 27139). Introduced in Lake Kivu (Ref. 107916). |
| Diagnosis: |
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| Biology: |
Inhabits rocky shores, but also found offshore (4967). 12 cm max TL (Ref. 31267). Not a seasonal killifish (Ref. 27139). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 31 January 2006 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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