Family: |
Nothobranchiidae (African rivulines) |
Max. size: |
5 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
Environment: |
benthopelagic; freshwater, non-migratory |
Distribution: |
Africa: upper Wami river drainage in Tanzania. |
Diagnosis: |
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Biology: |
Occurs in temporary pools, swamps and rice fields (Ref. 3788). Bottom spawner, X months incubation. Is very difficult to maintain in aquarium (Ref. 27139). |
IUCN Red List Status: |
Critically Endangered (CR); Date assessed: 12 January 2019 (B2ab(iii,iv)) Ref. (130435)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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