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Nothobranchius foerschi Wildekamp & Berkenkamp, 1979 |
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photo by
Muséum-Aquarium de Nancy/D. Terver |
| Family: | Nothobranchiidae (African rivulines) | |||
| Max. size: | 5 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | benthopelagic; freshwater; pH range: 6.5 - 7.5, non-migratory | |||
| Distribution: | Africa: probably in the upper Ruvu, Mpiji rivers and the lower Rufuji river drainage, eastern Tanzania. | |||
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| Biology: | Bottom spawner, 2-4 months incubation. Is easy to maintain in the aquarium (Ref. 27139). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Vulnerable (VU); Date assessed: 31 October 2018 (B1ab(iii)) Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||