Epiplatys esekanus Scheel, 1968 |
photo by
Hellner, S |
Family: | Nothobranchiidae (African rivulines) | |||
Max. size: | 6.5 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
Environment: | benthopelagic; freshwater, non-migratory | |||
Distribution: | Africa: Around Eseka in southwestern Cameroon. | |||
Diagnosis: | ||||
Biology: | Occurs in brooks between the inland plateau and coastal lowland (Ref. 3788). Not a seasonal killifish. Is very difficult to maintain in aquarium (Ref. 27139). | |||
IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 16 February 2009 Ref. (130435) | |||
Threat to humans: | harmless |