Kibiti Lampeye (Aplocheilichthys lacustris)

Scientific name: Aplocheilichthys lacustris Seegers, 1984

The Kibiti Lampeye (Aplocheilichthys lacustris) is a freshwater fish of the family Poeciliidae. In the aquarium it needs water at 24–29°C (75–84°F). Native range: Africa, Tanzania.

Kibiti Lampeye care at a glance

Temperature
24–29°C (75–84°F)

Biology

Not a seasonal killifish. Is easy to maintain in the aquarium.

Source: FishBase, licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

Species facts

Scientific name
Aplocheilichthys lacustris
Family
Poeciliidae (Poeciliids)
Order
Cyprinodontiformes (Live bearers, Killifishes and Rivulines)
Class
Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length
4.0
Common length
3.0
Environment
Freshwater;; pH range: 6.5 - 7.2 benthopelagic; non-migratory
Climate
Tropical
Distribution
Africa: Tanzania.
Conservation status (IUCN)
Vulnerable (VU) (D2)
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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