Brichard's lampeye (Aplocheilichthys brichardi)

Scientific name: Aplocheilichthys brichardi Poll, 1971

The Brichard's lampeye (Aplocheilichthys brichardi) is a freshwater fish of the family Poeciliidae. In the aquarium it needs water at 24–29°C (75–84°F). Native range: Africa, Central Congo River drainage, including the shore region of Lake Tumba.

Brichard's lampeye care at a glance

Temperature
24–29°C (75–84°F)

Biology

Occurs in weedy parts of small rivers, brooks and swamps in river drainages. Not a seasonal killifish. Is very difficult to maintain in aquarium.

Source: FishBase, licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

Species facts

Scientific name
Aplocheilichthys brichardi
Family
Poeciliidae (Poeciliids)
Order
Cyprinodontiformes (Live bearers, Killifishes and Rivulines)
Class
Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length
3.0
Common length
2.2
Environment
Freshwater;; pH range: 5.8 - 6.5 benthopelagic; non-migratory
Climate
Tropical
Distribution
Africa: Central Congo River drainage, including the shore region of Lake Tumba.
Conservation status (IUCN)
Least Concern (LC)
Threat to humans
Harmless
Uses
Aquarium: commercial
Resilience
High, minimum population doubling time less than 15 months (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)

Sources

Taxonomy, distribution and biology data: FishBase (Froese, R. and D. Pauly, eds.), licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

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