Tufi
📖 Overview
Not a seasonal killifish . It forms schools near the water surface and is usually found in clear water, in small rivers, brooks and swamps in the primary and secondary rainforest of the coastal plains .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 6 - 8; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 12 - 14. Diagnosis: This species is distinguished from congeners by the open pre-opercular neuromast system, beginning of the dorsal fin completely behind the anal fin and male and female colouration, without dark crossbars .
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Tufi is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic; non-migratory. Tropical; 23°C - 28°C
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🌍CES | halančík ploutvatý |
| 🌍HAU | Tufi |
| 🌍IBO | Azu agwo |
| 🌍KAU | Mutkomo |
| 🌍YOR | Korowo |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aplocheilichthys flavipinnis | Meinken | 1932 | Synonym |
| Foerschichthys nigeriensis | Brüning | 1929 | Heterotypic |
| Micropanchax flavipinnus | Meinken | 1932 | Synonym |
| Panchax nigeriensis | Brüning | 1929 | Heterotypic |
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Tufi.
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 17 records indexed .
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