Tanganyika killifish (Lamprichthys tanganicanus)

Scientific name: Lamprichthys tanganicanus Boulenger, 1898

The Tanganyika killifish (Lamprichthys tanganicanus) is a freshwater fish of the family Poeciliidae. In the aquarium it needs water at 23–25°C (73–77°F). Native range: Africa, Endemic to the shore regions of Lake Tanganyika.

Tanganyika killifish care at a glance

Temperature: 23–25°C (73–77°F)

Biology

Inhabits rocky shores, but also found offshore (4967). 12 cm max TL. Not a seasonal killifish.

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Species facts

Scientific name: Lamprichthys tanganicanus
Family: Poeciliidae (Poeciliids)
Order: Cyprinodontiformes (Live bearers, Killifishes and Rivulines)
Class: Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length: 15.0
Environment: Freshwater;; pH range: 8.0 - 8.5; dH range: 12 - ? benthopelagic; non-migratory
Climate: Tropical
Distribution: Africa: Endemic to the shore regions of Lake Tanganyika.
Conservation status (IUCN): Least Concern (LC)
Threat to humans: Harmless
Uses: Fisheries: commercial; aquarium: commercial
Resilience: Medium, minimum population doubling time 1.4 - 4.4 years (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)