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 |
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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 |