Plumed lyretail (Fundulopanchax filamentosus)

Scientific name: Fundulopanchax filamentosus Meinken, 1933

The Plumed lyretail (Fundulopanchax filamentosus) is a freshwater fish of the family Nothobranchiidae. In the aquarium it needs water at 21–23°C (70–73°F). Native range: Africa, Togo, Benin, and Nigeria.

Plumed lyretail care at a glance

Temperature: 21–23°C (70–73°F)

Biology

Occurs in swamps and swampy parts of shallow brooks in the coastal rainforest. Feeds on worms, crustaceans and insects. Bottom spawner, 1.5 month incubation. Is very difficult to maintain in aquarium.

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Species facts

Scientific name: Fundulopanchax filamentosus
Family: Nothobranchiidae (African rivulines)
Order: Cyprinodontiformes (Live bearers, Killifishes and Rivulines)
Class: Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length: 5.5
Environment: Freshwater;; pH range: 6.5 - 7.2; dH range: ? - 10 benthopelagic; non-migratory
Climate: Tropical
Distribution: Africa: Togo, Benin, and Nigeria.
Conservation status (IUCN): Near Threatened (NT)
Threat to humans: Harmless
Uses: Fisheries: of no interest; aquarium: commercial