Fenerbahce formosus (Huber, 1979) Starhead killi |
Family: | Nothobranchiidae (African rivulines) | |||
Max. size: | 4 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
Environment: | benthopelagic; freshwater; pH range: 5.80000019073486 - 7.19999980926514, non-migratory | |||
Distribution: | Africa: Alima and Likouala Rivers in Republic of Congo, as well as in Pool Malebo (Ref. 87349). Reports from other localities (eg Ruki, middle Congo near Kisangani or Lualaba River; Ref. 27139) are probably misidentifications (Ref. 87349). | |||
Diagnosis: | ||||
Biology: | Occurs mainly in the shallow and weedy parts of brooks, small streams and swamps in the rainforest (Ref. 3788). Not a seasonal killifish. Bottom spawner, 1 month incubation (Ref. 27139). | |||
IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 16 February 2009 Ref. (130435) | |||
Threat to humans: | harmless |