Epiplatys roloffi
Epiplatys roloffi Romand, 1978


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Family:  Nothobranchiidae (African rivulines)
Max. size:  6 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthopelagic; freshwater, non-migratory
Distribution:  Africa: around Salayea, northern Liberia. Exact distribution not known.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Occurs in brooks, swamps and small streams (Ref. 3788). 7 cm max SL (Ref. 7372). Not a seasonal killifish. Is difficult to maintain in aquarium (Ref. 27139).
IUCN Red List Status: Endangered (EN); Date assessed: 25 October 2019 (B1ab(ii,iii)+2ab(ii,iii)) Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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