Meaning of Name | After the wife of the original collector (Vollrad Etzel), Monika Etzel. |
First Description |
Aplocheilichthys monikae (Berkenkamp H.O.& V. Etzel 1976) Aquarienfische aus der Elfenbeinküste.2. Aplocheilichthys monikae spec.nov. aus dem westlichen Hochland. Aquarienfreund, 5 (12): pages 223-238, 16 figures, 4 tabs & map. |
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Type Locality | Yo. Collected at the edge of the village. |
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History |
Discovered by Vollrad Etzel in 1974. In this year he
also managed to breed them in captivity. |
Breeding Notes | Sexual maturity of young in 20 weeks. Full maturity in 6 months. Will live to 3-4 years. Material referenced from Killi-Data. |
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