Christy's Lyretail
📖 Overview
It occurs mainly in the weedy and shallow parts of brooks, small streams, pools and swamps ; these brooks are located in forested savannah . It is not a seasonal killifish and difficult to maintain in aquarium .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Christy's Lyretail is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Christy's Lyretail is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic; pH range: 6.0 - 6.5; dH range: 10 - ?; non-migratory. Tropical; 20°C - 24°C
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aphyosemion elegans christyi | Boulenger | 1915 | Synonym |
| Aphyosemion margaretae | Fowler | 1936 | Synonym |
| Haplochilus christyi | Boulenger | 1915 | Synonym |
| Panchax christyi | Boulenger | 1915 | Synonym |
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Christy's Lyretail.
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 124 records indexed .
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