Kongoro lampeye (Aplocheilichthys kongoranensis)

Scientific name: Aplocheilichthys kongoranensis Ahl, 1924

The Kongoro lampeye (Aplocheilichthys kongoranensis) is a freshwater fish of the family Poeciliidae. In the aquarium it needs water at 22–26°C (72–79°F). Native range: Africa, Ruvu, Great Ruaha, Kilombero, and lower Rufiji river drainage and delta; other smaller eastward flowing river drainages in eastern Tanzania.

Kongoro lampeye care at a glance

Temperature
22–26°C (72–79°F)

Biology

Found in small rivers, brooks, and shallow parts of river drainages. Not a seasonal killifish. Is difficult to maintain in aquarium.

Source: FishBase, licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

Species facts

Scientific name
Aplocheilichthys kongoranensis
Family
Poeciliidae (Poeciliids)
Order
Cyprinodontiformes (Live bearers, Killifishes and Rivulines)
Class
Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length
4.0
Common length
3.5
Environment
Freshwater;; pH range: 6.5 - 7.2 benthopelagic; non-migratory
Climate
Tropical
Distribution
Africa: Ruvu, Great Ruaha, Kilombero, and lower Rufiji river drainage and delta; other smaller eastward flowing river drainages in eastern Tanzania.
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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