Norman's lampeye (Poropanchax normani)

Scientific name: Poropanchax normani Ahl, 1928

The Norman's lampeye (Poropanchax normani) is a freshwater fish of the family Poeciliidae. In the aquarium it needs water at 22–26°C (72–79°F).

Norman's lampeye care at a glance

Dorsal soft rays (total): 5-6; Anal soft rays: 9 - 11. 25-26 scales in longitudinal series.

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Scientific name: Poropanchax normani
Family: Poeciliidae (Poeciliids)
Order: Cyprinodontiformes (Live bearers, Killifishes and Rivulines)
Class: Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length: 4.0
Environment: Freshwater;; pH range: 6.5 - 7.2 benthopelagic; non-migratory
Climate: Tropical
Distribution: Africa: Senegal, Gambia, Sierra Leone, Guinea, Liberia, Niger, Nigeria, C?te d'Ivoire, Ghana, Chad, Cameroon and the Central African Republic. Also known from the White Nile in Sudan. Benin, Togo
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.)