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Aphyosemion fulgens Radda, 1975 |
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Hippocampus-Bildarchiv |
| Family: | Nothobranchiidae (African rivulines) | |||
| Max. size: | 3.5 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | benthopelagic; freshwater, non-migratory | |||
| Distribution: | Africa: Known only from its type locality, the Ivindo drainage system in northern Gabon. | |||
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| Biology: | Occurs in small, mostly swampy brooks in the rainforest (Ref. 3788). Not a seasonal killifish. Is very difficult to maintain in aquarium (Ref. 27139). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Endangered (EN); Date assessed: 16 February 2009 (B1ab(iii)+2ab(iii)) Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||