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Nothobranchius neumanni (Hilgendorf, 1905) |
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photo by
Valdesalici, S. |
| Family: | Nothobranchiidae (African rivulines) | |||
| Max. size: | 6.5 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | benthopelagic; freshwater, non-migratory | |||
| Distribution: | Africa: temporary waters of the Bubu river, Bahi swamp and Lake Manyara basins in Tanzania. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal soft rays (total): 14-18; Anal soft rays: 15-16. Distinguished from all other species of the genus by having straight dorsal profile and marked, angular transition between head and body along the dorsal profile (Ref. 26713). | |||
| Biology: | Bottom spawner, X months incubation. Is difficult to maintain in aquarium (Ref. 27139). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 04 January 2019 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||