Nothobranchius neumanni (Hilgendorf, 1905)
Nothobranchius neumanni
photo by Valdesalici, S.

 Family:  Nothobranchiidae (African rivulines)
 Max. size:  6.5 cm SL (male/unsexed)
 Environment:  benthopelagic, non-migratory
 Distribution:  Africa: temporary waters of the Bubu river, Bahi swamp and Lake Manyara basins in Tanzania.
 Diagnosis:  Dorsal soft rays (total): 14-18; Anal soft rays: 15-16. Distinguished from all other species of the genus by having straight dorsal profile and marked, angular transition between head and body along the dorsal profile (Ref. 26713).
 Biology:  Bottom spawner, X months incubation. Is difficult to maintain in aquarium (Ref. 27139).
 IUCN Red List Status:   (Ref. 96402)
 Threat to humans:  harmless
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 Entered by: Sa-a, Pascualita - 01.05.94
 Modified by: Bailly, Nicolas - 06.07.07
 Checked by: Sa-a, Pascualita - 02.07.94

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