Aphyosemion erythron
Aphyosemion erythron (Sonnenberg, 2008)
Aphyosemion erythron
photo by Eigelshofen, W.


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Family:  Nothobranchiidae (African rivulines)
Max. size:  2.85 cm SL (male/unsexed); 2.96 cm SL (female)
Environment:  benthopelagic; freshwater
Distribution:  Africa: known only from southwestern Equatorial Guinea (Ref. 74419).
Diagnosis:  Dorsal spines (total): 0-0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 11-13; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 12-15. Scales are cycloid; body and head entirely scaled, except ventral surface of head (Ref. 74419). Scales on mid-longitudinal series 23-26, and 2-3 on caudal-fin base; transverse row of scales above pelvic fin 8-9 (Ref. 74419).
Biology: 
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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