Aphyosemion mengilai Stefano Valdesalici & Wolfgang Eberl 2014
A.mengilai Evouta
- GEM 2006 / 5
Photo courtesy Willem Doodewaard
Aphyosemion mengilai Stefano Valdesalici & Wolfgang Eberl 2014
A.mengilai Evouta
- GEM 2006 / 5
Photo courtesy Willem Doodewaard
| Meaning of Name |
After François Mengila. |
| First Description |
Valdesalici S & Eberl W. 2013 Aphyosemion mengilai, a new killifish species from the northern Massif du Chaillu, central Gabon (Cyprinodontiformes: Nothobranchiidae) Aqua International Journal of Ichthyology: Volume 20, Issue 2 - 15 April 2014pp. 111-116 |
| Size | |
| Meristics | |
| Karyotype | |
| Sub-Genus | |
| Group |
A.mengilai. |
| Synonyms | |
Populations
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GEM 2006 / 5 - Collected by Wolfgang Eberl & François Mengila 19th January 2006 in the village of Evouta (Eyouta). PEG 2012 / 19 - Stream in the village of Omboué. This is part of the Madimabyé drainage which flows to the Ikoy river a few kms to the north. Also found in this location were barb species. Collected 16th January 2012. PEG 2012 / 21 - Stream called the Mongadi in the village of Divindé. Located 1·5 kms south of the village. The area is part of the Epopa drainage which flows to the Oumba river a few kms south of the village. Collected 16th January 2012. PEG 2012 / 22 - Stream called the Mingombei in the village of Egouba. Area drains into the Oumba river a few kms west of the vilage. Collected 16th January 2012. |
| Type Locality |
GEM 2006 / 5. In the stream called Obélé in the village of Evouta. 01°03'75" south, 11°11'34" east. |
| Distribution |
Ikoy River drainage, northern Massif du Chaillu, Gabon. A small area. Collected 29 kms by road between known sites. |
| Habitat |
Small streams. Photos suggest a sandy/mud base, scattered leaf litter. |
| Distinguishing Characteristics |
Similar to A.grelli.
Distinguished by grey to black outer margins to unpaired fins. Also
A.mengilai (male & female) has
more dorsal & anal fin rays than A.grelli.
Female showing black lips. |
| Colour/Pattern Variability | Low, given the small known distribution area. |
| History |
Collected by Wolfgang Eberl & François Mengila 19th January 2006. This location was GEM 2006 / 5. In January 2012 Wolfgang Eberl & Guido Passaro returned to relocate the species. On January 16th new locations were discovered at PEG 2012 / 19, 21 & 22. |
| Breeding Notes | |
| Diameter of Egg | |
| Remarks |
See BKA newsletter No.564, Jan/Feb 2015 for an article by Wolfgang Eberl containing photos & a detailed map. |
