DesDescriptioncription

Wildekamp, R.H. & R. Haas. 1992. Redescription of Nothobranchius microlepis, Description of two new Species from Northern Kenya and Southern Somalia, and Note on Status of Paranothobranchius. Ichthyol. ExpIor. Freshwaters, 3 (1): 13, fig. 12. Nothobranchius bojiensis differs from the other species of the genus, with the exception of N. fasciatus, by its strongly curved dorsal profile with almost no transition to the head . It differs from the related N. microlepis by its curved vs. concave dorsal-head transition, greater interorbital width, 12.0-16.4% of standard length vs. 9.4- 15.4%, shorter snout, 4.8-7.3% of standard length vs. 6.3-9.1%, higher number of rays in dorsal and anal fins and higher number of scales on the longitudinal series. It differs from the related N. fasciatus by its red brown vs. blue grey body and fin colour in preserved males, a greater body depth in males, 28.1-37.6% of standard length vs. 27.7- 31.9%, higher number of rays in dorsal and anal fins and higher number of scales on the longitudinal series; the scales are smaller and more irregularly set .

Clasification

Genus: Nothobranchius Subgenus: Cynobranchius.

Geographical Distribution Maps

Type locality: Around Boji plains.01°30' N, 39°10' E known only from type area.

Locations/codes

Ewaso Ngiro (KEN 10-1), Habaswein (KEN 10-2),

Notes

Status specie: Accepted by all authors. In captivity :Difficult species to maintain with a tendency to digestive problems, probably due to an inadequate diet.

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