Redspotted panchax (Epiplatys lamottei)

Scientific name: Epiplatys lamottei Daget, 1954

The Redspotted panchax (Epiplatys lamottei) is a freshwater fish of the family Nothobranchiidae. In the aquarium it needs water at 21–23°C (70–73°F). Native range: Africa, southeastern Guinea and northern Liberia, upper Niger River basin.

Redspotted panchax care at a glance

Temperature: 21–23°C (70–73°F)

Biology

Occurs in brooks. Not a seasonal killifish. Is difficult to maintain in aquarium.

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Species facts

Scientific name: Epiplatys lamottei
Family: Nothobranchiidae (African rivulines)
Order: Cyprinodontiformes (Live bearers, Killifishes and Rivulines)
Class: Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length: 7.0
Environment: Freshwater;; pH range: 7.0 - 7.8; dH range: 3 - 5 benthopelagic; non-migratory
Climate: Tropical
Distribution: Africa: southeastern Guinea and northern Liberia, upper Niger River basin.
Conservation status (IUCN): Vulnerable (VU) (B1ab(ii,iii)+2ab(ii,iii);D2)
Threat to humans: Harmless
Uses: Aquarium: commercial
Resilience: Low, minimum population doubling time 4.5 - 14 years (Fec = 70)