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Epiplatys coccinatus Berkenkamp & Etzel, 1982 |
| Family: | Nothobranchiidae (African rivulines) | |||
| Max. size: | 9 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | benthopelagic; freshwater; pH range: 6 - 7, non-migratory | |||
| Distribution: | Africa: central Liberia. Probably identical to Epiplatys sangmelinensis (Ref. 27139). Possible synonym of Epiplatys ruhkopfi (Ref. 31272). | |||
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| Biology: | Occurs in small brooks (Ref. 3788). Not a seasonal killifish. Is difficult to maintain in aquarium (Ref. 27139) | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Critically Endangered (CR); Date assessed: 30 November 2019 (B1ab(iii)+2ab(iii)) Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||