Chromaphyosemion bivittatum
Two-banded killifish
Aphyosemion bivittatum is a species of freshwater fish belonging to the family Aplocheilidae. It is found in rivers in southeastern Nigeria and southwestern Cameroon. It was originally described as Fundulus bivittatus by Swedish zoologist Einar Lönnberg in 1895. The holotype was discovered near a waterfall in the Ndian River in Cameroon and currently is located in the Stockholm Museum. (Source: Wikipedia)
Country
Cameroon
Region
Coastal Cameroon
Max size
4.5 cm
Temp
20-24 °C
pH
5.5-6.5
Difficulty
Intermediate
Collection localities
Coastal Cameroon — site A
Verified4.0945, 8.9542 · Cameroon
Habitat: Coastal Cameroon. Locality data approximated to protect sensitive populations where required.
Coastal Cameroon — site B
Community3.8709, 9.3912 · Cameroon
Habitat: Coastal Cameroon. Locality data approximated to protect sensitive populations where required.
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