Nothobranchius eggersi
Eggers' nothobranch
The orchid nothobranch is a species of killifish in the family Nothobranchiidae. It is endemic to the lower basin of the Rufiji River in Tanzania. Its natural habitat is temporary pools and swamps. This species is found in both a blue and red form. This species was described in 1982 by Lothar Seegers with the type biology given as the Rufiji River near Utete, Rufiji District of Pwani Region in Tanzania. The specific name honours Seegers companion on two expeditions, the German aquarist Gerd Eggers. (Source: Wikipedia)
Country
Tanzania
Region
Ruvu basin
Max size
5 cm
Temp
22-26 °C
pH
6.5-7.5
Difficulty
Intermediate
Collection localities
Ruvu basin — site A
Verified-7.3575, 38.7910 · Tanzania
Habitat: Ruvu basin. Locality data approximated to protect sensitive populations where required.
Ruvu basin — site B
Unconfirmed-7.2008, 38.5701 · Tanzania
Habitat: Ruvu basin. Locality data approximated to protect sensitive populations where required.
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