Mt. Nimba lampeye
📖 Overview
Found in small rivers, swamps, and brooks in mountainous areas . Not a seasonal killifish. Is difficult to maintain in aquarium .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 9 - 13; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 15 - 19. Diagnosis: Small but very deep-bodied ‘Lampeye’ species with rounded fins; dorsal fin with 9-13 rays, anal fin with 15-19 rays; scales on mid-lateral series 23-24 . : fusiform / normal.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Mt. Nimba lampeye is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic; pH range: 6.5 - 7.2; non-migratory. Tropical; 21°C - 24°C
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aplocheilichthys nimbaensis | Daget | 1948 | Synonym |
| Haplocheilichthys nimbaensis | Daget | 1948 | Synonym |
| Haplochilichthys nimbaensis | Daget | 1948 | Synonym |
| Micropanchax nimbaensis | Daget | 1948 | Synonym |
| Procatopus nimbaensis | Daget | 1948 | Synonym |
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Mt. Nimba lampeye.
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 11 records indexed .
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