Aphyosemion elberti
Aphyosemion elberti (Ahl, 1924)
Red barred killi
photo by Nilsson, K.


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Family:  Nothobranchiidae (African rivulines)
Max. size:  4 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthopelagic; freshwater; pH range: 6.59999990463257 - 7.19999980926514
Distribution:  Africa: upper Benue (Niger basin), upper Logone (Chad basin)(Ref. 80395), Sanaga basin and Mambere (middle Congo River basin) in Nigeria, Cameroon and Central African Republic (Ref. 47461, 80395). Also in the Ouham in Central African Republic (map in Ref. 47461).
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Omnivorous and egg-layer.
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 16 February 2009 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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