Epiplatys sangmelinensis (Ahl, 1928) |
Family: | Nothobranchiidae (African rivulines) | |||
Max. size: | 6 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
Environment: | benthopelagic; freshwater; pH range: 6 - 6.5; dH range: 10, non-migratory | |||
Distribution: | Africa: Ntem (Ref. 80395), upper Sanaga, upper Nyong and upper Dja (Ref. 47774, 80395) in Cameroon and Equatorial Guinea (Ref. 80395). | |||
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Biology: | Occurs in swamps, brooks and small streams under forest cover (Ref. 47774). 7 cm max TL (Ref. 3788). Not a seasonal killifish. Is very difficult to maintain in aquarium (Ref. 27139). | |||
IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 16 February 2009 Ref. (130435) | |||
Threat to humans: | harmless |