Having small flames. Refers to the bright orange tip in the dorsal fin of adult males.

Agnèse, J.-F., L. Chirio, O. Legros, R. Oslisly & H.M. Bhé. 2018.

Unexpected Discovery of six new species of Aphyosemion (Cyprinodontiformes, Aplocheilidae) in the Wonga-Wongué Presidential Reserve in Gabon.

European Journal of Taxonomy, 471: 13, figs. 4E-H.

Males: 4·5 cm, females smaller.

Chromaphyosemion

alpha

Lower Aloumbé river, Northern Gabon.

Currently only known from the 3 locations - lower Aloumbé River drainage, Northern Gabon.
Replaced to the east by A.flavocyaneum.

Small forest streams less than a metre wide. Bottom - sand/rock with dead leaves & roots where the fish hide.
Sympatric sp. include an unknown (undescribed) Aphyosemion sp.

Head intense orange with black lower lip, flanks purplish/blue with 2 dark lateral stripes.Tip of dorsal fin & caudal points (top & bottom) orange/red.

Type specimens collected in the lower Aloumbé River 11th April 2014 by Laurent Chirio.

Clean, clear water is required.