Poropanchax normani
| Norman's lampeye | |
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Scientific classification 
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| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| 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, also known as the Norman's lampeye, is a species of Poeciliidae native to Africa.
Etymology[edit]
The fish is named in honor of ichthyologist J. R. (John Roxborough) Norman (1898-1944), of the British Museum, who sent specimens to Ahl for “determination” of the species.[3]
Description[edit]
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.[citation needed]
Distribution[edit]
This species is found throughout Central and Western Africa. It can be found in small rivers and swamps.[4]
Diet[edit]
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.[5]
References[edit]
- ^ "Poropanchax normani". Integrated Taxonomic Information System.
- ^ Froese, Rainer; Pauly, Daniel (eds.) (2019). "Poropanchax normani" in FishBase. December 2019 version.
- ^ Christopher Scharpf & Kenneth J. Lazara (22 September 2018). "Order CYPRINODONTIFORMES: Families POECILIIDAE, ANABLEPIDAE, VALENCIIDAE, APHANIIDAE and PROCATOPODIDAE". The ETYFish Project Fish Name Etymology Database. Christopher Scharpf and Kenneth J. Lazara. Retrieved 9 February 2024.
- ^ "Poropanchax normani, Norman's lampeye : Fisheries, aquarium".
- ^ "Poropanchax normani - Norman's lampeye | Tropical Fish".
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