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Aphyosemion mimbon

Huber, 1977

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Adult male of A. mimbon GEMLC 04
Adult male of A. mimbon GEMLC 04Hristo Hristov

Quick factsEdit

Max size
45mm SL1.8in SL
Aquarium size
not recorded
Temp
18–22°C64–72°F
pH
5.5–6.5
Hardness
0–5dGH

Difficulty3 of 8 measures

Moderate

How the rating is worked out

Space
small tank
Water
needs soft, acidic water, kept steady
Temp
needs cool water, held steady
Diet
unknown
Temperament
unknown
Social
unknown
Compatibility
unknown

Other demands

Each of these can raise the rating on its own, whatever the measures above say.

Hardiness
unknown

Aphyosemion mimbon is a small killifish from headwater drainages in northwestern Gabon, described from a tributary of the Mvé River. It has also been recorded from the Abanga, Mbei, Komo and Nkam, and may occur across the border in southeastern Equatorial Guinea.

Water conditions

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Temperature
18–22°C64–72°F
pH
5.5–6.5
Hardness
0–5dGH

Etymology

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Aphyosemion: 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.

mimbon: from "M'bon", the local vernacular name for Aphyosemion species among the Fang people of northern Gabon.

Distribution

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Described from a minor tributary of the Mvé River running through the village of Akoga, northwestern Gabon and has been recorded in other headwater drainages of the region including the Abanga, Mbei, Komo and Nkam. May occur across the border in southeastern Equatorial Guinea.

Species images · 2

Adult male of A. mimbon GEMLC 04
Adult male of A. mimbon GEMLC 04Hristo Hristov
Another male; no collection details supplied.
Another male; no collection details supplied.Diane Brown

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