| Poropanchax | |
|---|---|
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| Norman's lampeye (P. normani) | |
Scientific classification  | |
| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Actinopterygii |
| Order: | Cyprinodontiformes |
| Family: | Poeciliidae |
| Subfamily: | Procatopodinae |
| Tribe: | Procatopodini |
| Genus: | Poropanchax Clausen, 1967 |
| Type species | |
| Aplocheilichthys macrophthalmus, a synonym of P. luxophthalmus | |
Poropanchax is a genus of small poeciliid fishes native to Africa. [2]
There are currently six recognized species in this genus: [2]
A seventh species is recognized by Catalog of Fishes, but not by FishBase where considered a synonym of P. luxophthalmus:
Poeciliidae are a family of freshwater ray-finned 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.
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.
Gnathonemus is a genus of freshwater ray-finned fishes belonging to the family Mormyridae, the elephantfishes. The fishes in this genus are found in subsaharan Africa.
Hypsopanchax is a genus of poeciliids native to freshwater habitats in Middle Africa.
Microctenopoma is a genus of fish in the Anabantidae family. They are native to Africa. Microctenopoma has been included in Ctenopoma in the past; unlike that genus, they are bubblenest builders, and the males defend the eggs and fry until they are free swimming.
Pantanodon is a genus of poeciliids native to East Africa and Madagascar.
Simochromis is a genus of cichlids endemic to Lake Tanganyika in Africa.
Myomyrus is a genus of elephantfish in the family Mormyridae. Its members reach about 25–30 cm (10–12 in) in length and are restricted to the Congo River Basin in Africa.
Stomatorhinus is a genus of small elephantfish in the family Mormyridae.
Lamprogrammus is a genus of cusk-eels.
Hylopanchax is a genus of poeciliids native to the Congo River Basin and Ivindo River in Middle Africa.
Micropanchax is a genus of poeciliids native to Africa.
Plataplochilus is a genus of poeciliid fishes native to Middle 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.
Aapticheilichthys is a monotypic genus of killifish from the family Poeciliidae, the sole member being Aapticheilichthys websteri. A. websteri was found by the American fish breeder Kent Webster after which the species was named. The type locality was Akaka Camp on the western coastal plain of Gabon. A. websteri was collected from a river that was less than 10m wide on the night of the Asian tsunami, though it is not clear what effect of the tsunami may have had on the local ecosystem.
Poropanchax normani, also known as the Norman's lampeye, is a species of procatopodine fish which is native to Africa. It belongs to the group of African lampeyes and livebearers (Poeciliidae).
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