Epiplatys biafranus Radda, 1970 |
Family: | Nothobranchiidae (African rivulines) | |||
Max. size: | 5 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
Environment: | benthopelagic; freshwater, non-migratory | |||
Distribution: | Africa: delta of the Niger and Cross River in southeastern Nigeria (Ref. 7372). | |||
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Biology: | Occurs in small brooks and swamps (Ref. 3788). Not a seasonal killifish. Is very difficult to maintain in aquarium (Ref. 27139). | |||
IUCN Red List Status: | Endangered (EN); Date assessed: 07 May 2019 (B1ab(ii,iii)+2ab(ii,iii)) Ref. (130435) | |||
Threat to humans: | harmless |