Powder-blue panchax (Pachypanchax omalonotus)

Scientific name: Pachypanchax omalonotus Dum?ril, 1861

Powder-blue panchax (Pachypanchax omalonotus)

The Powder-blue panchax (Pachypanchax omalonotus) is a freshwater fish of the family Aplocheilidae. In the aquarium it needs water at 22–28°C (72–82°F). Native range: Africa, western and northern Madagascar and adjacent islands.

Powder-blue panchax care at a glance

Temperature
22–28°C (72–82°F)

Biology

Occurs in brooks and small rivers, mostly in quiet parts. Not a seasonal killifish. Is difficult to maintain in aquarium; prefers aquaria with rocks, plants and driftwood.

Source: FishBase, licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

Species facts

Scientific name
Pachypanchax omalonotus
Family
Aplocheilidae (Killifishes)
Order
Cyprinodontiformes (Live bearers, Killifishes and Rivulines)
Class
Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length
9.5
Environment
Freshwater; benthopelagic; non-migratory
Climate
Tropical
Distribution
Africa: western and northern Madagascar and adjacent islands.
Conservation status (IUCN)
Least Concern (LC)
Threat to humans
Harmless
Uses
Aquarium: commercial

Sources

Taxonomy, distribution and biology data: FishBase (Froese, R. and D. Pauly, eds.), licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

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