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Hypsopanchax zebra (Pellegrin, 1929) Zebra lampeye |
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RMCA |
| Family: | Procatopodidae (African lampeyes), subfamily: Procatopodinae | |||
| Max. size: | 5.5 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | benthopelagic; freshwater; pH range: 5.80000019073486 - 7.19999980926514, non-migratory | |||
| Distribution: | Africa: basins of the upper Ogooué, upper Niari, upper Louesse, Loeme, upper Kouilou and Foulakari (lower Congo River tributary) in southeastern Gabon and central and western Republic of Congo (Ref. 59344). | |||
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| Biology: | Occurs in small forest brooks and rivers, usually moderate to fast-flowing bodies of water under forest cover (Ref. 59344). 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 | |||