Plataplochilus chalcopyrus Lambert, 1963
Flame lampeye

Family:  Procatopodidae (African lampeyes), subfamily: Procatopodinae
Max. size:  3.1 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthopelagic; freshwater
Distribution:  Africa: Gabon (Ref. 42871).
Diagnosis:   
Biology: 
IUCN Red List Status: Endangered (EN); Date assessed: 16 February 2009 (B1ab(iii)+2ab(iii)) Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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