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Name
Scientific name
Aphyosemion congicum
Described by
Authority Ahl, Year 1924
Family
Nothobranchiidae
Summary
The Congo lyretail, Aphyosemion congicum, is a killifish from western Democratic Republic of Congo. It may be restricted to the area betwee…
Size and aquarium
Maximum size
45mm, standard length
Tank size
Not recorded
Water
Temperature and pH
Not recorded
Hardness
Not recorded
Conductivity
Not recorded
Behaviour
Temperament
Not recorded
Social needs
Not recorded
Community suitability
Not recorded
Where it lives
Countries
DR Congo
Supporting text
Etymology
Aphyosemion: from the Greek aphúe (Gr. ἀφύη), meaning 'a small fish', and semeion (Gr. σημεῖον), meaning 'banner, flag', in reference to the "ornamented, often…
Distribution
The type series was derived from a commercial shipment and this species' natural range remains unconfirmed. It may be restricted to the area between the Kwango…
Habitat
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Aquarium size
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Maintenance
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Water conditions
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Diet
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Behaviour and compatibility
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Sexual dimorphism
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Reproduction
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Notes
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References
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