Usangu lampeye (Lacustricola usanguensis)

Scientific name: Lacustricola usanguensis Wildekamp, 1977

The Usangu lampeye (Lacustricola usanguensis) is a freshwater fish of the family Poeciliidae. In the aquarium it needs water at 17–22°C (63–72°F). Native range: Africa, Upper Little Ruaha river drainage, southwestern Tanzania.

Usangu lampeye care at a glance

Temperature
17–22°C (63–72°F)

Biology

Occurs in swamps, little streams and brooks in the river drainage. Not a seasonal killifish. Is difficult to maintain in aquarium.

Source: FishBase, licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

Species facts

Scientific name
Lacustricola usanguensis
Family
Poeciliidae (Poeciliids)
Order
Cyprinodontiformes (Live bearers, Killifishes and Rivulines)
Class
Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length
3.0
Common length
2.5
Environment
Freshwater;; pH range: 6.5 - 7.2 benthopelagic; non-migratory
Climate
Tropical
Distribution
Africa: Upper Little Ruaha river drainage, southwestern Tanzania.
Conservation status (IUCN)
Vulnerable (VU) (D2)
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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