Lacustricola kongoranensis (Ahl, 1924) Kongoro lampeye |
Family: | Procatopodidae (African lampeyes), subfamily: Procatopodinae | |||
Max. size: | 4 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
Environment: | benthopelagic; freshwater; pH range: 6.5 - 7.19999980926514, non-migratory | |||
Distribution: | Africa: Ruvu, Great Ruaha, Kilombero, and lower Rufiji river drainage and delta; other smaller eastward flowing river drainages in eastern Tanzania. | |||
Diagnosis: | ||||
Biology: | Found in small rivers, brooks, and shallow parts of river drainages (Ref. 3788). Not a seasonal killifish. Is difficult to maintain in aquarium (Ref. 27139). | |||
IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 31 January 2006 Ref. (130435) | |||
Threat to humans: | harmless |