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Nothobranchiidae

Nothobranchius cooperi

Nothobranchius cooperi

  • Tropical
  • Upper river
  • Regional distribution
  • Freshwater fish
  • Africa
  • Small
  • Tropical fish

Nothobranchius cooperi is a species of brightly colored seasonal killifish in the family Nothobranchiidae. This species is endemic to seasonal freshwater habitats in northern Zambia. It is known from temporary pools and swamps on the floodplains of the Mansa and Lufimba river systems in Zambia.

Maximum length
2.6 cm
Water
Freshwater
Distribution
Africa: upper reaches of Mansa River, tributary of Luapula River, and seasonal Lufimba system, flowing into Lake Bangeulu, in Zambia (Ref. 117281 ).
Conservation status
VUVulnerable

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