Poropanchax normani

Poropanchax normani, also known as the Norman's lampeye, is a species of Poeciliidae native to Africa.

Norman's lampeye
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Actinopterygii
Order: Cyprinodontiformes
Family: Poeciliidae
Genus: Poropanchax
Species:
P. normani
Binomial name
Poropanchax normani
(Ahl, 1928) [1]
Synonyms[2]

Aplocheilichthys normani Ahl, 1928

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 centimetres (1.6 in) in length.

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 crushed flake foods.[4]

References
  1. "Poropanchax normani". Integrated Taxonomic Information System.
  2. Froese, Rainer; Pauly, Daniel (eds.) (2019). "Poropanchax normani" in FishBase. December 2019 version.
  3. "Poropanchax normani, Norman's lampeye : Fisheries, aquarium".
  4. "Poropanchax normani - Norman's lampeye | Tropical Fish".


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