Schi?tz' lampeye (Rhexipanchax schioetzi)

Scientific name: Rhexipanchax schioetzi Scheel, 1968

The Schi?tz' lampeye (Rhexipanchax schioetzi) is a freshwater fish of the family Poeciliidae. In the aquarium it needs water at 24–28°C (75–82°F). Native range: Africa, Ghana, Liberia and southern Burkina Faso (Upper Volta). C?te d'Ivoire.

Schi?tz' lampeye care at a glance

Temperature: 24–28°C (75–82°F)

Biology

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

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Species facts

Scientific name: Rhexipanchax schioetzi
Family: Poeciliidae (Poeciliids)
Order: Cyprinodontiformes (Live bearers, Killifishes and Rivulines)
Class: Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length: 3.5
Environment: Freshwater;; pH range: 6.5 - 7.2 benthopelagic; potamodromous
Climate: Tropical
Distribution: Africa: Ghana, Liberia and southern Burkina Faso (Upper Volta). C?te d'Ivoire.
Conservation status (IUCN): Least Concern (LC)
Threat to humans: Harmless
Uses: Fisheries:; aquarium: commercial
Resilience: High, minimum population doubling time less than 15 months (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)