Mt. Nimba lampeye (Rhexipanchax nimbaensis)

Scientific name: Rhexipanchax nimbaensis Daget, 1948

The Mt. Nimba lampeye (Rhexipanchax nimbaensis) is a freshwater fish of the family Poeciliidae. In the aquarium it needs water at 21–24°C (70–75°F). Native range: Africa, southeastern upper Guinea and northeastern Liberia. Reported from C?te d'Ivoire.

Mt. Nimba lampeye care at a glance

Temperature: 21–24°C (70–75°F)

Biology

Occurs in small rivers, swamps, and brooks in mountainous areas. Not a seasonal killifish. Is difficult to maintain in aquarium.

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Species facts

Scientific name: Rhexipanchax nimbaensis
Family: Poeciliidae (Poeciliids)
Order: Cyprinodontiformes (Live bearers, Killifishes and Rivulines)
Class: Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length: 4.5
Environment: Freshwater;; pH range: 6.5 - 7.2 benthopelagic; non-migratory
Climate: Tropical
Distribution: Africa: southeastern upper Guinea and northeastern Liberia. Reported from C?te d'Ivoire.
Conservation status (IUCN): Vulnerable (VU) (B1ab(i,iii);D2)
Threat to humans: Harmless
Uses: Fisheries:; aquarium: commercial
Resilience: High, minimum population doubling time less than 15 months (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)