Aphyosemion halleri Radda & Pürzl 1976

Billi. Photo Courtesy of Ed Pürzl

Meaning of Name

After Ernst Haller of Stuttgart co-collector (with Radda & Pürzl) of the species.
First Description

Radda A.C. & Pürzl 1976.

Der Aphyosemion cameronense Komplex.

DKG Journal 8 (11): 138-140.
Size

4.5 cm
Meristics

D = 12, A = 16, D/A = +7.
Karyotype

 
Sub-Genus

Mesoaphyosemion
Group

A.cameronense
Synonyms

Aphyosemion cameronense halleri Radda 1976.
Populations
  • Ambam EMS 90 / 7
  • Bikong EMS 90 / 6
  • Billi (Northern Gabon)
  • Koumameyong (Northern Gabon)
  • CSK 95/22 Bikong
  • GBL 85 / 21

GBL 85 / 21
Photo courtesy of Maurice Chauche & the KCF website.

 

 

Bikong http://www.nakashima.org/ga_ca_hal_b.htm Japan Gallery
Type Locality

A spring supplying the water for the Catholic Mission post of Ambam.
Distribution

The area of Ambam, south west Gabon.
Habitat

 
Distinguishing Characteristics  
Colour/Pattern Variability  
History

First discovered by E.Haller at the Catholic Mission post of Ambam, southwest Cameroon.
Breeding Notes

Reports suggest this species is not difficult to breed. Fry are not harmed by the parents & can be left with them until old enough to be netted out into their own tank for raising.
Diameter of Egg  
Remarks

Young fish grow on slowly & can take 8 months to reach sexual maturity.