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Plataplochilus miltotaenia Lambert, 1963 Red striped lampeye |
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photo by
Hellner, S |
| Family: | Procatopodidae (African lampeyes), subfamily: Procatopodinae | |||
| Max. size: | 5 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | benthopelagic; freshwater; pH range: 6.5 - 7.19999980926514, non-migratory | |||
| Distribution: | Africa: lower Ogowe River and Komo River systems in northwest Gabon (Ref. 81647). | |||
| Diagnosis: | ||||
| Biology: | Occurs in small streams, brooks, rivers and swamps in drainage basins. Not a seasonal killifish. Is very difficult to maintain in aquarium (Ref. 27139). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Vulnerable (VU); Date assessed: 16 February 2009 (D2) Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||