Congopanchax myersi (Poll, 1952) Hummingbird lampeye |
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photo by
Hellner, S |
Family: | Procatopodidae (African lampeyes), subfamily: Procatopodinae | |||
Max. size: | 2.3 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
Environment: | benthopelagic; freshwater; pH range: 5.80000019073486 - 6.5, non-migratory | |||
Distribution: | Africa: small creeks and rivers flowing into the Congo River near Pool Malebo (=Stanley Pool), shallow and vegetated zones near banks of Pool Malebo and associated islands, in Republic of Congo and Democratic Republic of the Congo (Ref. 47311). | |||
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Biology: | Found in shallow and vegetated zones near the banks of small rivers and creeks (Ref. 47311). Not a seasonal killifish (Ref. 27139). | |||
IUCN Red List Status: | Endangered (EN); Date assessed: 16 February 2009 (B1ab(iii)+2ab(iii)) Ref. (130435) | |||
Threat to humans: | harmless |