Aphyosemion louessense

Aphyosemion louessense

One broad red stripe runs along the back

Tropical
Upper river
Regional distribution
Freshwater fish
Africa
Small
Tropical fish

Aphyosemion louessense is a freshwater fish living in rivers and streams. One feature is particularly easy to remember: One broad red stripe runs along the back.

Class: Teleosts
Order: Killifishes and Livebearers
Family: Nothobranchiidae
Genus: Aphyosemion
Maximum length: 5 cm
Water: Freshwater
Distribution: Africa: Louessé River, Bouenza River and Niari River in Republic of Congo (Ref. 3788 , 116455 ). Reports from upper Nyanga river in southern Gabon and Republic of Congo (Ref. 3788 ) refer to Aphyosemion jeanhuberi (Ref. 116455 ).
Conservation status: VUVulnerable

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