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Name
Scientific name
Aphyosemion erythron
Described by
Authority Sonnenberg, Year 2008, Bracketed
Family
Nothobranchiidae
Common names
Reddish Lyretail
Photograph credits
All 2 credited
Summary
The reddish lyretail, Aphyosemion erythron, is a small killifish that appears endemic to southwestern Equatorial Guinea. Described from Río…
Size and aquarium
Maximum size
25mm, standard length
Aquarium size
Not recorded
Water
Water conditions
Not recorded
Hardness
Not recorded
Conductivity
Not recorded
Behaviour
Temperament
Not recorded
Social needs
Not recorded
Community suitability
Not recorded
Where it lives
Countries, regions, rivers and lakes
Equatorial Guinea, Aye, Benito, Ecucu
Writing
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
Described from Río Muni, Equatorial Guinea and appears endemic to south-western parts of the country, with additional collections having occurred in the Río Ay…
Habitat
Not written yet
Aquarium size
Not written yet
Maintenance
Not written yet
Water conditions
Not written yet
Diet
Not written yet
Behaviour and compatibility
Not written yet
Sexual dimorphism
Not written yet
Reproduction
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Notes
This species was referred to as A. sp. Ecurya prior to description.
References
References
No references