The fish were found in 2 roadside streams where pools were formed. The banks were well overhung with grasses & low bushes. The bottom of the streams was laterite & heavy clay. There was a moderate flow to these streams.
Water depth was 3'6" (just over a metre), width was 20' at its widest. Refuse was seen in the water & the area was used by the local inhabitants to wash motor vehicles etc. It was reported to be in a state of 'extreme pollution'. No aquatic plant life was recorded.
At 0800 hrs the water temperature was 77°F, pH 7, DH 4. Other sp. seen were Lampeye, E.bifasciatus (a new colour form), Procatopus & Characins, mainly Alestes longipinnis.

Collection site for the Lafia population of Fp.gardneri gardneri in a stream near the Catholic Mission, Lafia.
Photo: Fred Wright BKA Photo.