Zaire lampeye (Hypsopanchax platysternus)

Scientific name: Hypsopanchax platysternus Nichols & Griscom, 1917

The Zaire lampeye (Hypsopanchax platysternus) is a freshwater fish of the family Poeciliidae. In the aquarium it needs water at 22–25°C (72–77°F). Native range: Africa, middle and upper Congo River basin, Democratic Republic of the Congo.

Zaire lampeye care at a glance

Temperature: 22–25°C (72–77°F)

Biology

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

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Species facts

Scientific name: Hypsopanchax platysternus
Family: Poeciliidae (Poeciliids)
Order: Cyprinodontiformes (Live bearers, Killifishes and Rivulines)
Class: Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length: 5.5
Common length: 4.5
Environment: Freshwater;; pH range: 5.8 - 7.2 benthopelagic; non-migratory
Climate: Tropical
Distribution: Africa: middle and upper Congo River basin, Democratic Republic of the Congo.
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.)