Lacustricola usanguensis (Wildekamp, 1977) Usangu lampeye |
Family: | Procatopodidae (African lampeyes), subfamily: Procatopodinae | |||
Max. size: | 3 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
Environment: | benthopelagic; freshwater; pH range: 6.5 - 7.19999980926514, non-migratory | |||
Distribution: | Africa: Upper Little Ruaha river drainage, southwestern Tanzania. | |||
Diagnosis: | ||||
Biology: | Occurs in swamps, little streams and brooks in the river drainage (Ref. 3788). Not a seasonal killifish. Is difficult to maintain in aquarium (Ref. 27139). | |||
IUCN Red List Status: | Vulnerable (VU); Date assessed: 31 January 2006 (D2) Ref. (130435) | |||
Threat to humans: | harmless |