| Family: |
Aplocheilidae (Killifishes) |
| Max. size: |
5.88 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
benthopelagic; freshwater |
| Distribution: |
Africa: Madagascar (Ref. 57724). |
| Diagnosis: |
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| Biology: |
Found in wide range of habitats: swamp whose water is clear, tannin stained, acidic, soft and deficient in dissolved substances; small creek whose water is clear, colorless, with a neutral pH, moderate hardness and deficient in dissolved substances. Feeds on terrestrial and aquatic insects and preyed upon mostly by fish-eating birds and dragonfly nymphs (Ref. 57724). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Vulnerable (VU); Date assessed: 15 June 2016 (B1ab(iii)) Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
| Country info: |
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