Toothed Carp
📖 Overview
Toothed Carp (Epiplatys infrafasciatus), first described by Günther, 1866 is a fish in the family Nothobranchiidae (order Cyprinodontiformes). It inhabits freshwater systems including rivers, streams, and lakes. It occurs in Tropical waters. It feeds on a mix of small fish and invertebrates as a mid-level predator. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Least Concern.The species is kept in the aquarium hobby. Care requirements and behaviour align broadly with other Nothobranchiidae kept in the hobby.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Toothed Carp is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Toothed Carp is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical; 22°C - 26°C east Nigeria) through coastal plains of Cameroon to Rio Benito (northern Equatorial Guinea); also on Bioko Island (formerly Fernando Poo Island, Equatorial Guinea) (Ref.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Sixbar Panchax · Toothed Carp |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aplocheilus infrafasciatus | Günther | 1866 | Synonym |
| Epiplatys infrafasciatus baroi | Berkenkamp | 1975 | Heterotypic |
| Epiplatys infrafasciatus infrafasciatus | Günther | 1866 | Synonym |
| Epiplatys sexfasciatus infrafasciatus | Günther | 1866 | Synonym |
| Epiplatys sexfasciatus rathkei | Radda | 1970 | Synonym |
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Toothed Carp.
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 27 records indexed .
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