| Family: |
Nothobranchiidae (African rivulines) |
| Max. size: |
6.5 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
benthopelagic; freshwater, non-migratory |
| Distribution: |
Africa: temporary waters of the Bubu river, Bahi swamp and Lake Manyara basins in Tanzania. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal soft rays (total): 14-18; Anal soft rays: 15-16. Distinguished from all other species of the genus by having straight dorsal profile and marked, angular transition between head and body along the dorsal profile (Ref. 26713). |
| Biology: |
Bottom spawner, X months incubation. Is difficult to maintain in aquarium (Ref. 27139). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 04 January 2019 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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