Golden pheasant panchax
📖 Overview
Occurs in pools, swamps and swampy parts of brooks in the rainforest and humid forested savanna. 9 cm TL . Parents die during dry season and eggs left in the mud hatch only when the waters return at the start of the next rainy season. Feeds on worms, crustaceans and insects . Bottom spawner, 3 months incubation. Is very difficult to maintain in aquarium .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Golden pheasant panchax is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Golden pheasant panchax is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic; pH range: 6.3 - 7.0; dH range: 1 - 6; non-migratory. Tropical; 20°C - 24°C
🌿 Ecology
worms, crustaceans and insects (Ref
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🍽️ Edibility & Flavour
"Golden pheasant panchax is an edible species."
- Clear, bright eyes — cloudy eyes indicate age
- Firm flesh that springs back when pressed
- Fresh ocean smell, never strong or ammonia-like
- Bright red or pink gills, not grey or brown
- Shiny, moist skin with scales tightly attached
- Cloudy or sunken eyes
- Strong fishy or ammonia odour
- Soft, mushy flesh that doesn't spring back
- Discoloured or dry flesh
⚡ Nutrition
Detailed nutritional data for Golden pheasant panchax is currently being compiled from USDA FoodData Central.
🔬 Mercury Safety
Mercury data for Golden pheasant panchax has not yet been assigned. Please consult FDA/EPA guidance for general seafood safety advice.
🌿 Sustainability
🔬 Full Nutritional Profile
Per 100g - Raw, per 100g - Source: USDA FoodData Central templates (generic fish average)
📊 Population Dynamics
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🌐 Names & Taxonomy
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aphyosemion occidentale | Clausen | 1966 | Synonym |
| Aphyosemion occidentales | Clausen | 1966 | Synonym |
| Aphyosemion occidentalis | Clausen | 1966 | Synonym |
| Fundulopanchax occidentalis | Clausen | 1966 | Synonym |
| Roloffia occidentalis | Clausen | 1966 | Synonym |
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Golden pheasant panchax.
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 18 records indexed .
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