Epiplatys esekanus Scheel, 1968
Epiplatys esekanus
photo by Hellner, S

Family:  Nothobranchiidae (African rivulines)
Max. size:  6.5 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthopelagic; freshwater, non-migratory
Distribution:  Africa: Around Eseka in southwestern Cameroon.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Occurs in brooks between the inland plateau and coastal lowland (Ref. 3788). Not a seasonal killifish. Is very difficult to maintain in aquarium (Ref. 27139).
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 16 February 2009 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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