Mafia Island – Notes on the distribution of Nothobranchius and my recent collections
During January, 2008, I spent some very pleasant, relaxing days with my family on Mafia Island. The island is part of Tanzania and is situated offshore in the Indian Ocean. This is still an almost unspoiled place, with beautiful white sandy beaches. The Mafia Island Marine Park at the southern end of the island is one of the most important protected natural marine habitats on the world. As there are also known freshwater habitats of the genus Nothobranchius on the island, one aim of my visit there was also to carry out a field study of these fishes.
