Redspot panchax (Aphyosemion cognatum)

Scientific name: Aphyosemion cognatum Meinken, 1951

The Redspot panchax (Aphyosemion cognatum) is a freshwater fish of the family Nothobranchiidae. In the aquarium it needs water at 22–24°C (72–75°F). Native range: Africa, lower and middle Congo River basin (Republic of Congo and Democratic Republic of the Congo).

Redspot panchax care at a glance

Temperature: 22–24°C (72–75°F)

Biology

Occurs in brooks, swamps and pools in the rainforest. Not a seasonal killifish. Is easy to maintain in the aquarium.

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Species facts

Scientific name: Aphyosemion cognatum
Family: Nothobranchiidae (African rivulines)
Order: Cyprinodontiformes (Live bearers, Killifishes and Rivulines)
Class: Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length: 5.0
Environment: Freshwater;; pH range: 6.5 - 6.6; dH range: ? - 12 benthopelagic; non-migratory
Climate: Tropical
Distribution: Africa: lower and middle Congo River basin (Republic of Congo and Democratic Republic of the Congo).
Conservation status (IUCN): Least Concern (LC)
Threat to humans: Harmless
Uses: Aquarium: commercial
Resilience: Medium, minimum population doubling time 1.4 - 4.4 years (Fec = 200)