Aphyosemion erythron
Reddish Lyretail
Formerly Chromaphyosemion erythron Sonnenberg, 2008
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Difficulty1 of 8 measures
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- Space
- small tank
- Water
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- Temp
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- Diet
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- Temperament
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- Social
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- Compatibility
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- Hardiness
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The reddish lyretail, Aphyosemion erythron, is a small killifish that appears endemic to southwestern Equatorial Guinea. Described from Río Muni, it has also been collected in the Río Aye, Río Ecucu and lower Río Benito drainages. It was referred to as A. sp. Ecurya before its description.
Etymology
EditAphyosemion: from the Greek aphúe (Gr. ἀφύη), meaning 'a small fish', and semeion (Gr. σημεῖον), meaning 'banner, flag', in reference to the "ornamented, often lyre-shaped" caudal fin in male individuals of genus members.
erythron: from the Greek eruthrós (Gr. ἐρῠθρός), meaning 'red, reddish', in reference to this species' colour pattern which comprises rows of red dots on the fins and flanks.
Distribution
EditNotes
EditThis species was referred to as A. sp. Ecurya prior to description.
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