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Aphyosemion striatum (Boulenger, 1911) |
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photo by
Baesler, S. |
| Family: | Nothobranchiidae (African rivulines) | |||
| Max. size: | 6 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | benthopelagic; freshwater; pH range: 6 - 7; dH range: 5 - 12, non-migratory | |||
| Distribution: | Africa: lower Mitémele river drainage in southern Equatorial Guinea and the Mbei, Komo, Gabon, Abanga and lower Ogowe river drainages in northwestern Gabon. | |||
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| Biology: | Occurs in swamps, brooks and small streams in the coastal rainforest (Ref. 3788). Not a seasonal killifish. 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 | |||