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Aphyosemion exigoideum Radda & Huber, 1977 False jewel killi |
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photo by
Nilsson, K. |
| Family: | Nothobranchiidae (African rivulines) | |||
| Max. size: | 6 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | benthopelagic; freshwater; pH range: 7 - 7.5; dH range: 1 - 2, non-migratory | |||
| Distribution: | Africa: western Gabon. | |||
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| Biology: | Occurs in brooks and swamps in the coastal rainforest (Ref. 3788). Not a seasonal killifish. Bottom spawner, 1 month incubation. Is easy to maintain in the aquarium (Ref. 27139). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 16 February 2009 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||