Tanganyika lampeye
📖 Overview
Found in rivers and river mouths, coastal swamps, estuaries and other shallow parts of Lake Tanganyika . Occurs in small groups near river banks; found in slow flowing and stagnant water of river mouths and deltas near lakes . Feeds on algae, fish scales, termites, chironomid larvae, prawns and copepods . Not a seasonal killifish; easy to maintain in the aquarium . Eggs have development time of 14 days in captivity; sexual maturity reached at age of 5 months .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 0; Anal spines: 0. : elongated.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Tanganyika lampeye is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic; pH range: ? - 7.5; dH range: ? - 12; non-migratory. Tropical; 24°C - 26°C
🌿 Ecology
algae, fish scales, termites, chironomid larvae, prawns and copepods (Ref
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Tanganyika Lampeye |
| 🌍CES | zářnoočko drobné |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? pumilis | Boulenger | 1906 | Synonym |
| Aplocheilichthys pumilis | Boulenger | 1906 | Synonym |
| Aplocheilichthys pumilus | Boulenger | 1906 | Synonym |
| Haplochilichthys dhonti | Boulenger | 1919 | Synonym |
| Haplochilichthys pumilus | Boulenger | 1906 | Synonym |
| Haplochilus dhonti | Boulenger | 1919 | Synonym |
| Haplochilus pumilus | Boulenger | 1906 | Synonym |
| Kaplochilus pumilus | Boulenger | 1906 | Synonym |
| Micropanchax dhonti | Boulenger | 1919 | Synonym |
| Micropanchax pumilis | Boulenger | 1906 | Synonym |
| Micropanchax pumilus | Boulenger | 1906 | Synonym |
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Tanganyika lampeye.
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 47 records indexed .
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