Lake Rukwa lampeye (Aplocheilichthys fuelleborni)

Scientific name: Aplocheilichthys fuelleborni Ahl, 1924

The Lake Rukwa lampeye (Aplocheilichthys fuelleborni) is a freshwater fish of the family Poeciliidae. In the aquarium it needs water at 22–25°C (72–77°F). Native range: Africa, endemic to Lake Rukwa, southwestern Tanzania.

Lake Rukwa lampeye care at a glance

Temperature
22–25°C (72–77°F)

Biology

Probably lives between the border vegetation and swamps. Not a seasonal killifish.

Source: FishBase, licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

Species facts

Scientific name
Aplocheilichthys fuelleborni
Family
Poeciliidae (Poeciliids)
Order
Cyprinodontiformes (Live bearers, Killifishes and Rivulines)
Class
Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length
3.5
Environment
Freshwater;; pH range: 6.5 - 7.2 benthopelagic; non-migratory
Climate
Tropical
Distribution
Africa: endemic to Lake Rukwa, southwestern Tanzania.
Conservation status (IUCN)
Least Concern (LC)
Threat to humans
Harmless
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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