Gulare (Fundulopanchax gularis)

Scientific name: Fundulopanchax gularis Boulenger, 1902

The Gulare (Fundulopanchax gularis) is a freshwater fish of the family Nothobranchiidae. In the aquarium it needs water at 22–26°C (72–79°F). Native range: Africa, swampy zones of the Niger Delta and Warri in Nigeria, from Ou?m? River in Benin and Ghana.

Gulare care at a glance

Temperature: 22–26°C (72–79°F)

Biology

Occurs in swamps, pools and swampy parts of brooks and small streams in the humid coastal rainforest. Bottom spawner, 2 months incubation. Is difficult to maintain in aquarium.

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Species facts

Scientific name: Fundulopanchax gularis
Family: Nothobranchiidae (African rivulines)
Order: Cyprinodontiformes (Live bearers, Killifishes and Rivulines)
Class: Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length: 9.0
Common length: 6.5
Environment: Freshwater;; pH range: 6.0 - 7.0; dH range: ? - 12 benthopelagic; non-migratory
Climate: Tropical
Distribution: Africa: swampy zones of the Niger Delta and Warri in Nigeria, from Ou?m? River in Benin and Ghana.
Conservation status (IUCN): Near Threatened (NT)
Threat to humans: Harmless
Uses: Fisheries: of no interest; aquarium: commercial