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Aphyosemion abacinum Huber, 1976 |
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photo by
Schmaus, G. |
| Family: | Nothobranchiidae (African rivulines) | |||
| Max. size: | 3.5 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | benthopelagic; freshwater; pH range: 6 - 7; dH range: 10, non-migratory | |||
| Distribution: | Africa: Endemic to the area north of Mékambo, upper Ivindo drainage, northeastern Gabon. | |||
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| Biology: | Occurs in swampy parts of quiet brooks under forest cover (Ref. 3788). Not a seasonal killifish. Is very difficult to maintain in aquarium (Ref. 27139). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Vulnerable (VU); Date assessed: 16 February 2009 (B1ab(iii); D2) Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||