Terver's lampeye (Plataplochilus terveri)

Scientific name: Plataplochilus terveri Huber, 1981

The Terver's lampeye (Plataplochilus terveri) is a freshwater fish of the family Poeciliidae. In the aquarium it needs water at 18–22°C (64–72°F). Native range: Africa, Upper Ogoou? system in southeastern Gabon.

Terver's lampeye care at a glance

Temperature
18–22°C (64–72°F)

Biology

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

Source: FishBase, licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

Species facts

Scientific name
Plataplochilus terveri
Family
Poeciliidae (Poeciliids)
Order
Cyprinodontiformes (Live bearers, Killifishes and Rivulines)
Class
Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length
5.5
Environment
Freshwater;; pH range: 6.5 - 7.2 benthopelagic; non-migratory
Climate
Tropical
Distribution
Africa: Upper Ogoou? system in southeastern Gabon.
Conservation status (IUCN)
Endangered (EN) (B1ab(iii)+2ab(iii))
Threat to humans
Harmless
Uses
Aquarium: commercial
Resilience
High, minimum population doubling time less than 15 months (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)

Sources

Taxonomy, distribution and biology data: FishBase (Froese, R. and D. Pauly, eds.), licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

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