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


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