Nothobranchius rachovii Ahl, 1926
Bluefin notho
Nothobranchius rachovii
photo by Plistil, J.

 Family:  Nothobranchiidae (African rivulines)
 Max. size:  6 cm TL (male/unsexed)
 Environment:  benthopelagic; pH range: 6 - 7; dH range: 4 - 6, non-migratory
 Distribution:  Africa: lower Zambezi and lower Pungwe River systems in Mozambique; also likely to occur in floodplains of other rivers between Zambezi and Pungwe Rivers (Ref. 85866).
 Diagnosis:   
 Biology:  Occurs in temporary pools and swamps or water-filled depressions; water depth variable an descreases as dry season progresses; littoral vegetation consists of grasses; swamps may be used to cultivate rice (Ref. 85866). Bottom spawner, 4-6 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 - 02.05.94
 Modified by: Geelhand, Dimitri - 16.09.14
 Checked by: Sa-a, Pascualita - 02.07.94

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