Poropanchax normani
| Norman's lampeye | |
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Actinopterygii |
| Order: | Cyprinodontiformes |
| Family: | Poeciliidae |
| Genus: | Poropanchax |
| Species: | P. normani
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| Binomial name | |
| Poropanchax normani | |
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Aplocheilichthys normani Ahl, 1928 | |
Poropanchax normani, known as the Norman's lampeye, is a species of Poeciliidae native to Africa.
Description[]
The Norman's lampeye is named for its bright markings located on its eyes. It is lightly colored throughout the rest of its body. It can grow to approximately 4 cm. in length. It thrives well in captivity, preferring acidic water.
Distribution[]
This species is found throughout Central and Western Africa. It can be found in small rivers and swamps.[3]
Diet[]
This fish feeds on aquatic invertebrates. In captivity, it thrives on a varied diet, such as Artemia, Daphnia, and bloodworms, and will also take small pellets and/or crushed flake foods. [4]
References[]
- ^ "Poropanchax normani". Integrated Taxonomic Information System.
- ^ Froese, Rainer; Pauly, Daniel (eds.) (2019). "Poropanchax normani" in FishBase. December 2019 version.
- ^ http://www.fishbase.org/summary/Poropanchax-normani.html
- ^ "Poropanchax normani - Norman's lampeye | Tropical Fish".
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