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Aphyosemion thysi Radda & Huber, 1978 |
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photo by
Vermeulen, F. |
| Family: | Nothobranchiidae (African rivulines) | |||
| Max. size: | 4.5 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | benthopelagic; freshwater; pH range: 6 - 6.5, non-migratory | |||
| Distribution: | Africa: Mossendjo-Komono area, Louesse, southwestern Congo. | |||
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| Biology: | Occurs in brooks and small streams in the mountainous rainforest (Ref. 3788). Not a seasonal killifish. Is difficult to maintain in aquarium (Ref. 27139). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Vulnerable (VU); Date assessed: 16 February 2009 (B1ab(iii)+2ab(iii)) Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||