| Meaning of Name |
Having small flames. Refers to the bright orange tip in the dorsal fin of adult males. |
| First Description |
Agnèse, J.-F., L. Chirio, O. Legros, R. Oslisly & H.M. Bhé. 2018. Unexpected Discovery of six new species of Aphyosemion (Cyprinodontiformes, Aplocheilidae) in the Wonga-Wongué Presidential Reserve in Gabon. European Journal of Taxonomy, 471: 13, figs. 4E-H. |
| Size |
Males: 4·5 cm, females smaller. |
| Meristics | D=11·7, A=13·1, D/A=1·9, ll=25·8 |
| Karyotype | |
| Sub-Genus |
Chromaphyosemion |
| Group | |
| Synonyms | None |
| Populations | |
| Type Locality |
Lower Aloumbé river, Northern Gabon. |
| Distribution |
Currently only known from the type locality -
lower Aloumbé river, Northern Gabon. |
| Habitat |
Small forest streams less than a metre wide. |
| Distinguishing Characteristics | |
| Colour/Pattern Variability | |
| History | |
| Breeding Notes |
Clean, clear water is required. |
| Diameter of Egg | 1·3 mm. |
| Remarks |