Scheel's lampeye (Micropanchax scheeli)

Scientific name: Micropanchax scheeli Roman, 1971

The Scheel's lampeye (Micropanchax scheeli) is a freshwater fish of the family Poeciliidae. In the aquarium it needs water at 24–28°C (75–82°F). Native range: Africa, Lower Lom? and Kienke drainages in southwestern Cameroon. Rio Utonde and Rio Beni river drainages in Equatorial Guinea. Nigeria.

Scheel's lampeye care at a glance

Temperature: 24–28°C (75–82°F)

Biology

Occurs in rivers and brooks, mostly in weedy areas and under forest cover in river drainages. Not a seasonal killifish. Is very difficult to maintain in aquarium.

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Species facts

Scientific name: Micropanchax scheeli
Family: Poeciliidae (Poeciliids)
Order: Cyprinodontiformes (Live bearers, Killifishes and Rivulines)
Class: Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length: 4.0
Environment: Freshwater;; pH range: 5.8 - 7.2 benthopelagic; non-migratory
Climate: Tropical
Distribution: Africa: Lower Lom? and Kienke drainages in southwestern Cameroon. Rio Utonde and Rio Beni river drainages in Equatorial Guinea. Nigeria.
Conservation status (IUCN): Least Concern (LC)
Threat to humans: Harmless
Uses: Aquarium: commercial
Resilience: High, minimum population doubling time less than 15 months (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)