| Hypsopanchax | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Actinopterygii |
| Order: | Cyprinodontiformes |
| Family: | Poeciliidae |
| Subfamily: | Procatopodinae |
| Tribe: | Procatopodini |
| Genus: | Hypsopanchax G. S. Myers, 1924 |
| Type species | |
| Haplochilus platysternus Nichols & Griscom 1917 [1] | |
Hypsopanchax is a genus of poeciliids native to freshwater habitats in Middle Africa. [2]
There are currently 6 recognized species in this genus: [2]
The Poeciliidae are a family of freshwater fishes of the order Cyprinodontiformes, the tooth-carps, and include well-known live-bearing aquarium fish, such as the guppy, molly, platy, and swordtail. The original distribution of the family was the Southeastern United States to north of Río de la Plata, Argentina, and Africa, including Madagascar. Due to release of aquarium specimens and the widespread use of species of the genera Poecilia and Gambusia for mosquito control, though, poeciliids can today be found in all tropical and subtropical areas of the world. In addition, Poecilia and Gambusia specimens have been identified in hot springs pools as far north as Banff, Alberta.
Nannacara is a genus of small freshwater cichlid fish endemic to South America. The genus is part of the Cichlasomatini tribe of the Cichlasomatinae subfamily. In the aquarium hobby, the fish is considered a dwarf cichlid along with Apistogramma, Mikrogeophagus, and Dicrossus species. Nannacara anomala is the most commonly encountered species in the aquarium trade.
The banded lampeye is a species of poeciliid that is native to Africa, ranging from Senegal to Angola. It is mainly found in coastal brackish habitats such as river mouths, lagoons and mangrove swamps. It reaches up to 7 cm (2.8 in) in total length.
The spotted lampeye is a species of poeciliid fish. It is native to the drainages of the Ruvu, Rufiji, Mbezi, and Wami Rivers in Kenya and Tanzania. This species grows to a length of 3.5 centimetres (1.4 in) TL. Its natural habitats are small rivers, brooks and swamps. This species is also found in the aquarium trade.
The Ruaha lampeye is a species of poeciliid fish. It is endemic to Tanzania where it is only known to occur at its type locality in the Great Ruaha River drainage. Its natural habitats are swampy areas with out-flowing creeks. This species grows to a length of 3.5 centimetres (1.4 in) TL. It is also found in the aquarium trade.
The Usangu lampeye is a species of poeciliid fish endemic to Tanzania. It occurs in the upper Little Ruaha River drainage. Its natural habitats are swamps, pools, and small streams. This species grows to a length of 3.0 centimetres (1.2 in) TL. It is also found in the aquarium trade.
Pantanodon is a genus of poeciliids native to East Africa and Madagascar.
Micropoecilia is a genus of poeciliids native to fresh and brackish water from the Amazon Basin to Trinidad. While recognized as valid by FishBase, others have considered this genus as being synonymous with Poecilia.
Aphyosemion is a genus of African rivulines endemic as the name indicates to Africa. Many of these species are popular aquarium fish.
Epiplatys is a genus of African rivuline in the family Nothobranchiidae endemic to Africa as the name indicates. Several of these species are popular aquarium fish.
Brachyrhaphis is a genus of poeciliids native to freshwater habitats in Central America. Most are restricted to Panama and Costa Rica, but B. holdridgei also occurs in Nicaragua and B. hartwegi is from Mexico and Guatemala. A recent phylogenetic analysis has suggested that Brachyrhaphis may not be of a monophyletic group.
Girardinus is a genus of poeciliids native to Cuba. The name of this genus honours the French zoologist Charles Frédéric Girard (1822-1895) for his work on the freshwater fish of North America.
Hylopanchax is a genus of poeciliids native to the Congo River Basin and Ivindo River in Middle Africa.
Lacustricola is a genus of poeciliids native to East, Southern and Middle Africa.
Micropanchax is a genus of poeciliids native to Africa.
Plataplochilus is a genus of poeciliid fishes native to Middle Africa.
Poropanchax is a genus of small poeciliid fishes native to Africa.
Procatopus is a genus of poeciliid fishes native to tropical freshwater habitats in Cameroon and Nigeria.
Rhexipanchax is a genus of poeciliid fishes native to tropical West Africa.
Enteromius is a genus of small to medium-sized cyprinid fish native to tropical Africa. Most species were placed in the genus Barbus.
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