Golden panchax (Pachypanchax playfairii)

Scientific name: Pachypanchax playfairii G?nther, 1866

The Golden panchax (Pachypanchax playfairii) is a freshwater fish of the family Aplocheilidae. In the aquarium it needs water at 22–24°C (72–75°F). Native range: Africa, endemic of Seychelles.

Golden panchax care at a glance

Temperature: 22–24°C (72–75°F)

Biology

Occurs in small fresh and brackish water streams. 10 cm max TL. Also inhabit ponds. Feeds on worms, crustaceans, insects and fish. Not a seasonal killifish. Is easy to maintain in the aquarium.

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Species facts

Scientific name: Pachypanchax playfairii
Family: Aplocheilidae (Killifishes)
Order: Cyprinodontiformes (Live bearers, Killifishes and Rivulines)
Class: Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length: 10.0
Environment: Freshwater; brackish;; pH range: 6.0 - 8.0; dH range: 5 - 19 demersal; non-migratory
Climate: Tropical
Distribution: Africa: endemic of Seychelles.
Conservation status (IUCN): Not Evaluated
Threat to humans: Harmless
Uses: Fisheries:; aquarium: commercial
Resilience: Low, minimum population doubling time 4.5 - 14 years (Fec= 50-200 eggs)