Nothobranchius foerschi
Nothobranchius foerschi Wildekamp & Berkenkamp, 1979
Nothobranchius foerschi
photo by Muséum-Aquarium de Nancy/D. Terver


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Family:  Nothobranchiidae (African rivulines)
Max. size:  5 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthopelagic; freshwater; pH range: 6.5 - 7.5, non-migratory
Distribution:  Africa: probably in the upper Ruvu, Mpiji rivers and the lower Rufuji river drainage, eastern Tanzania.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Bottom spawner, 2-4 months incubation. Is easy to maintain in the aquarium (Ref. 27139).
IUCN Red List Status: Vulnerable (VU); Date assessed: 31 October 2018 (B1ab(iii)) Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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