| Family: |
Nothobranchiidae (African rivulines) |
| Max. size: |
5 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
benthopelagic; freshwater, non-migratory |
| Distribution: |
Africa: Luapula River drainage, upper Congo River basin, in Democratic Republic of the Congo and Zambia (Ref. 59344, 95585). |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal fin rays 17-18; anal fin rays 17-18; body depth 30.4% in SL; caudal fin with a banded pattern; males lack the distinct black spots that are present on the lower frontal part of the dorsal fin (Ref. 53985). |
| Biology: |
Occurs in temporary pools, swamps and ditches (Ref. 59344). Bottom spawner, 4 months incubation (Ref. 27139). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Endangered (EN); Date assessed: 12 January 2019 (B1ab(iii)+2ab(iii)) Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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