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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🌡️ Tropical

Brichard's lampeye

Congopanchax brichardi Poll, 1971
Max Length
3 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.1
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
-
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Typical Length
2.2 cm
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Occurs in weedy parts of small rivers, brooks and swamps in river drainages . Not a seasonal killifish. Is very difficult to maintain in aquarium .

Scientific Name
Congopanchax brichardi
Authority
Poll, 1971
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
3 cm
Trophic Level
3.1
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Migration
Non-migratory
Water Temp
24–29 °C
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

Genus
Congopanchax
Congopanchax
Species
Brichard's lampeye
Congopanchax brichardi

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Brichard's lampeye is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Brichard's lampeye is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

aquatic invertebrates
small fish
algae
detritus

🥚 Reproduction

🐣 Oviparous
Spawning Season
spring
Spawn Location
Substrate
Fertilization
External

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic; pH range: 5.8 - 6.5; non-migratory. Tropical; 24°C - 29°C central Congo River basin, including the Ruki drainage, shore region of Lake Tumba and Lake Mai Ndombe system (Ref.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Migration
Non-migratory
Trophic Level
3.1±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.0055 × L3.07 (TL)
Max TL
3cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Temperature Range
24–29°C
pH Range
5.8–6.5
Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2009

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Fishing Vulnerability
10.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.1
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Poll, 1971

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