Aphyosemion rubrogaster Chirio, Legros & Agnèse, in Agnèse, Chirio, Legros, Oslisly & Bhé, 2018

 

Meaning of Name

Refers to the intense red colouration on the lower part of the body on 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 cm, females smaller.

Meristics D=12·1, A=13·7, D/A=1·7, ll=25·1.
Karyotype

Sub-Genus

Chromaphyosemion

Group

Synonyms None

Populations


Type Locality

Okoyo River, Northern Gabon.

Distribution

Replaced to the northwest by A.aurantiacum.

Habitat

Discovered in a small river 3-5 metres wide near tributaries. Live in between tree roots & under dead leaves. Bottom sandy. Fish were not found in tributary streams.

Distinguishing Characteristics

Lower part of body being bright orange/red. Area between eyes & tip of snout also bright orange/red.

Colour/Pattern Variability

History

Breeding Notes

Clean, clear water is required.

Diameter of Egg 1·3 mm.
Remarks