| Family: |
Procatopodidae (African lampeyes), subfamily: Procatopodinae |
| Max. size: |
3 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
benthopelagic; freshwater; pH range: 5.80000019073486 - 6.5, non-migratory |
| Distribution: |
Africa: central Congo River basin, including the Ruki drainage, shore region of Lake Tumba and Lake Mai Ndombe system (Ref. 47311). |
| Diagnosis: |
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| Biology: |
Occurs in weedy parts of small rivers, brooks and swamps in river drainages (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)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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