Aphyosemion coeleste Huber & Radda, 1977 Sky-blue killi |
photo by
Vermeulen, F. |
Family: | Nothobranchiidae (African rivulines) | |||
Max. size: | 5 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
Environment: | benthopelagic; freshwater; pH range: 5.80000019073486 - 7.19999980926514, non-migratory | |||
Distribution: | Africa: southern Congo and Gabon. | |||
Diagnosis: | ||||
Biology: | Occurs in swampy parts of rainforest brooks on the inland plains and hills (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 (B2ab(iii)) Ref. (130435) | |||
Threat to humans: | harmless |