Nothobranchius thierryi (Ahl, 1924)
Togo Killifish
Nothobranchius thierryi
photo by Valdesalici, S.

 Family:  Nothobranchiidae (African rivulines)
 Max. size:  3.5 cm TL (male/unsexed)
 Environment:  benthopelagic; pH range: 6.5 - 7.5; dH range: 8 - 10, non-migratory
 Distribution:  Africa: Senegal, Gambia, Burkina Faso (Upper Volta), Mali, and Niger. Extends southward over the Accra plains in southeastern Ghana and southwestern Togo.
 Diagnosis:   
 Biology:  Occurs in temporary pools and swamps in the savanna (Ref. 3788). Bottom spawner, 3-4 months incubation. Is very difficult to maintain in aquarium (Ref. 27139).
 IUCN Red List Status:   (Ref. 96402)
 Threat to humans:  harmless
 Country info:   
 

 Entered by: Sa-a, Pascualita - 01.05.94
 Modified by: Reyes, Rodolfo B. - 15.07.13
 Checked by: Sa-a, Pascualita - 24.08.94

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