Epiplatys coccinatus Berkenkamp & Etzel 1982
This specimen photographed around the early '80's (most probably descended from the type locality)
| Meaning of Name |
Dressed in scarlet. |
| First Description |
Berkenkamp H.O & Etzel V. 1982. Epiplatys coccinatus spec. nov. , eine neue Hechtlingsart aus Liberia (Pisces; Cyprinodontidae). Die Aquarien und Terrarien Zeitschift (DATZ) 35 (7); p 251-255, figures, map. |
| Size |
69 mm (holotype - from original description). |
| Meristics |
D = 11-13, A = 16-18, D/A = +8-10, ll = 29-30 (+2-4) (Berkenkamp & Etzel 1982). |
| Karyotype |
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| Sub-Genus |
Epiplatys |
| Group |
fasciolatus |
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| Type Locality |
3 km south of Wadalna near Belefuanai on the road from Gbaruka to Zorzor, central Liberia. |
| Distribution |
Currently only known from the type locality. |
| Habitat |
The type locality was a narrow creek in dense
wood with brown water which was 2 metres wide. The fish were shy &
found mainly under overhanging vegetation near the banks in deep shadow.
The fish were reportedly very shy. |
| Distinguishing Characteristics | Generally darker in colouration than others of the group. The un-paired fins have a deep orange colouration. |
| Colour/Pattern Variability | Low |
| History |
Collected by Dr.V.Etzel on the 5th July 1978 3 km south of Wadalna at Belefuanai on the road from Gbaruka to Zorzor, central Liberia. |
| Breeding Notes |
Basically similar to E.fasciolatus although I found them less prolific. |
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| Remarks |
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