Cameroon lampeye (Micropanchax camerunensis)

Scientific name: Micropanchax camerunensis Radda, 1971

The Cameroon lampeye (Micropanchax camerunensis) is a freshwater fish of the family Poeciliidae. In the aquarium it needs water at 20–24°C (68–75°F). Native range: Africa, Found in the upper and middle Nyong, upper Dja and upper Sangha drainage systems (Cameroon and Equatorial Guinea); probably also in northern Gabon.

Cameroon lampeye care at a glance

Temperature
20–24°C (68–75°F)

Biology

Occurs in rainforest brooks and swamps on the inland plains. Not a seasonal killifish. Is very difficult to maintain in aquarium.

Source: FishBase, licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

Species facts

Scientific name
Micropanchax camerunensis
Family
Poeciliidae (Poeciliids)
Order
Cyprinodontiformes (Live bearers, Killifishes and Rivulines)
Class
Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length
3.0
Environment
Freshwater;; pH range: 6.5 - 7.2 benthopelagic; non-migratory
Climate
Tropical
Distribution
Africa: Found in the upper and middle Nyong, upper Dja and upper Sangha drainage systems (Cameroon and Equatorial Guinea); probably also in northern Gabon.
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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