Redchin panchax (Epiplatys dageti dageti)

Scientific name: Epiplatys dageti dageti Poll, 1953

The Redchin panchax (Epiplatys dageti dageti) is a freshwater fish of the family Nothobranchiidae. In the aquarium it needs water at 21–23°C (70–73°F). Native range: Africa, around Monrovia, Liberia over southern C?te d'Ivoire to southwestern Ghana.

Redchin panchax care at a glance

Temperature: 21–23°C (70–73°F)

Biology

Occurs in swampy areas along the coast, quiet parts of brooks and slow flowing river in the coastal lowlands. Not a seasonal killifish. Is easy to maintain in the aquarium.

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Species facts

Scientific name: Epiplatys dageti dageti
Family: Nothobranchiidae (African rivulines)
Order: Cyprinodontiformes (Live bearers, Killifishes and Rivulines)
Class: Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length: 6.0
Environment: Freshwater;; pH range: 6.0 - 7.0; dH range: 5 - 12 benthopelagic
Climate: Tropical
Distribution: Africa: around Monrovia, Liberia over southern C?te d'Ivoire to southwestern Ghana.
Conservation status (IUCN): Not Evaluated
Threat to humans: Harmless
Uses: Aquarium: commercial
Resilience: Medium, minimum population doubling time 1.4 - 4.4 years (Fec = 200)