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Aphyosemion mimbon

Huber, 1977

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Adult male of A. mimbon GEMLC 04
Adult male of A. mimbon GEMLC 04Hristo Hristov

Quick facts

Length
45mm SL1.8in SL
Tank base
not recorded
Temp
18–22°C64–72°F
pH
5.5–6.5
Hardness
0–5dGH

Difficulty3 of 6 measures

Moderate

More bars, more demanding.

Space
any tank
Water
prepared water
Temp
narrow band
Temperament
unknown
Social
unknown
Compatibility
unknown

Described from a minor tributary of the Mvé River running through the village of Akoga, northwestern Gabon and has been recorded in other headwater drainages of the region including the Abanga, Mbei, Komo and Nkam. May occur across the border in southeastern Equatorial Guinea.

Water conditions

Temperature
18–22°C64–72°F
pH
5.5–6.5
Hardness
0–5dGH

Etymology

Aphyosemion: from the Greek aphúe (Gr. ἀφύη), meaning 'a small fish', and semeion (Gr. σημεῖον), meaning 'banner, flag', in reference to the "ornamented, often lyre-shaped" caudal fin in male individuals of genus members.

mimbon: from "M'bon", the local vernacular name for Aphyosemion species among the Fang people of northern Gabon.

Distribution

Described from a minor tributary of the Mvé River running through the village of Akoga, northwestern Gabon and has been recorded in other headwater drainages of the region including the Abanga, Mbei, Komo and Nkam. May occur across the border in southeastern Equatorial Guinea.

Species images · 2

Adult male of A. mimbon GEMLC 04
Adult male of A. mimbon GEMLC 04Hristo Hristov
Another male; no collection details supplied.
Another male; no collection details supplied.Diane Brown

Used with the photographer’s permission. Not licensed for reuse.

Distribution

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Missing: aquarium size, references, a common name, temperament, social needs, community suitability, habitat, aquarium notes, maintenance, water condition notes, diet, behaviour and compatibility, sexual dimorphism, reproduction, notes.