| Family: |
Nothobranchiidae (African rivulines) |
| Max. size: |
3.3 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
benthopelagic; freshwater; pH range: 6.9 - 7.5, non-migratory |
| Distribution: |
Africa: Ruvu and Rufiji systems in Tanzania (Ref. 41296, 59344, 74420). |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 0-0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 15-17; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 15-16. Can be distinguished from congeners by the pattern in the caudal fin. Males also show an irregular red blotch on the operculum. |
| Biology: |
Found in small, temporary, weedy pools (Ref. 41296). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Near Threatened (NT); Date assessed: 20 October 2018 (B1ab(iii)+2ab(iii)) Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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