Amiet's Lyretail (Fundulopanchax amieti)

Scientific name: Fundulopanchax amieti Radda, 1976

The Amiet's Lyretail (Fundulopanchax amieti) is a freshwater fish of the family Nothobranchiidae. In the aquarium it needs water at 22–28°C (72–82°F). Native range: Africa, Lower Sanaga system, western Cameroon (relict-like distribution).

Amiet's Lyretail care at a glance

Temperature: 22–28°C (72–82°F)

Biology

Occurs in the swampy parts of brooks in the rainforest. Not a seasonal killifish. Bottom spawner, 1 month incubation. Is difficult to maintain in aquarium.

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Species facts

Scientific name: Fundulopanchax amieti
Family: Nothobranchiidae (African rivulines)
Order: Cyprinodontiformes (Live bearers, Killifishes and Rivulines)
Class: Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length: 7.0
Environment: Freshwater;; pH range: 5.8 - 7.2 benthopelagic; non-migratory
Climate: Tropical
Distribution: Africa: Lower Sanaga system, western Cameroon (relict-like distribution).
Conservation status (IUCN): Endangered (EN) (B1ab(iii)+2ab(iii))
Threat to humans: Harmless
Uses: Aquarium: commercial