Striped topminnow
📖 Overview
It is found in schools mainly in the shallow and vegetated part of small rivers, brooks and swamps, and in the shallow parts of lakes . Uncommon in floodplains . It feeds on insect larvae, daphnia and other small invertebrates . Typical serial spawner, laying eggs on vegetation . Useful as a mosquito control agent . Not a seasonal killifish. Is difficult to maintain in aquarium .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 8 - 10; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 14 - 15.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Striped topminnow is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Striped topminnow is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Striped topminnow is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic; pH range: 6.5 - 7.2; non-migratory. Tropical; 20°C - 28°C ; 11°S - 28°S South Africa and Namibia (Ref.
🌿 Ecology
insect larvae, daphnia and other small invertebrates (Ref
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Lulua River lampeye · Striped Topminnow |
| 🌍AFR | Streeplampogie |
| 🌍CES | zářnoočko katanžské |
| 🇷🇺Russian | Катангский аплохейлихт |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aplocheilichthys carlislei | Van der Horst | 1934 | Synonym |
| Aplocheilichthys katangae | Boulenger | 1912 | Synonym |
| Aplocheilichthys luluae | Fowler | 1930 | Synonym |
| Aplocheilus luluae | Fowler | 1930 | Synonym |
| Haplochilichthys katangae | Boulenger | 1912 | Synonym |
| Haplochilus andamanicus carlislei | Van der Horst | 1934 | Synonym |
| Haplochilus carlislei | Van der Horst | 1934 | Synonym |
| Haplochilus katangae | Boulenger | 1912 | Synonym |
| Haplochilus luluae | Fowler | 1930 | Synonym |
| Micropanchax katangae | Boulenger | 1912 | Synonym |
| Micropanchax luluae | Fowler | 1930 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 142 records indexed .
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