Fundulopanchax sjostedti explained

Fundulopanchax sjostedti, the blue gularis, golden pheasant gularis or red aphyosemion, is a species of toothcarp endemic to the Niger delta. It is only found in Nigeria and Cameroon.[1]

Etymology

It is named after the Swedish naturalist Bror Yngve Sjöstedt (1866–1948) who collected the type specimen close to a waterfall by the Ndian River, in the Ndian department in Cameroon's Southwest Region.

Description

This species expresses sexual dimorphism. The males are more colourful and larger than the females, expressing very attractive colours. They outsize all other members of their genus, attaining lengths of 14cm (06inches). It's a powerful and predatory species, feeding on invertebrates as well as small fish. However it's not the largest species of killifish; note for example the Gulf killifish (Fundulus grandis) which can reach a maximum length of 18cm (07inches).[2]

Notes and References

  1. Olaosebikan, B.D. . 2020 . Fundulopanchax sjostedti . 2020 . e.T181696A134761017 . 10.2305/IUCN.UK.2020-2.RLTS.T181696A134761017.en . 13 October 2023.
  2. Book: Smith, C. Lavett . National Audubon Society Field Guide to Tropical Marine Fishes: Of the Caribbean, the Gulf of Mexico, Florida, the Bahamas, and Bermuda . 1997 . Alfred A. Knopf, Inc., New York. . 720 . 978-0-679-44601-9.