Zebra lampeye (Hypsopanchax zebra)

Scientific name: Hypsopanchax zebra Pellegrin, 1929

The Zebra lampeye (Hypsopanchax zebra) is a freshwater fish of the family Poeciliidae. In the aquarium it needs water at 20–22°C (68–72°F). Native range: Africa, basins of the upper Ogoou?, upper Niari, upper Louesse, Loeme, upper Kouilou and Foulakari in southeastern Gabon and central and western Congo.

Zebra lampeye care at a glance

Temperature: 20–22°C (68–72°F)

Biology

Occurs in small forest brooks and rivers, usually moderate to fast-flowing bodies of water under forest cover. Not a seasonal killifish. Is very difficult to maintain in aquarium.

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Species facts

Scientific name: Hypsopanchax zebra
Family: Poeciliidae (Poeciliids)
Order: Cyprinodontiformes (Live bearers, Killifishes and Rivulines)
Class: Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length: 5.5
Common length: 4.0
Environment: Freshwater;; pH range: 5.8 - 7.2 benthopelagic; non-migratory
Climate: Tropical
Distribution: Africa: basins of the upper Ogoou?, upper Niari, upper Louesse, Loeme, upper Kouilou and Foulakari in southeastern Gabon and central and western 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.)