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Fundulopanchax amieti (Radda, 1976) Amiet's Lyretail |
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photo by
Nilsson, K. |
| Family: | Nothobranchiidae (African rivulines) | |||
| Max. size: | 7 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | benthopelagic; freshwater; pH range: 5.80000019073486 - 7.19999980926514, non-migratory | |||
| Distribution: | Africa: Lower Sanaga system, western Cameroon (relict-like distribution). | |||
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| Biology: | Occurs in the swampy parts of brooks in the rainforest (Ref. 3788). Not a seasonal killifish. Bottom spawner, 1 month incubation. Is difficult to maintain in aquarium (Ref. 27139). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Endangered (EN); Date assessed: 16 February 2009 (B1ab(iii)+2ab(iii)) Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||