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Name
Scientific name
Polycentropsis abbreviata
Described by
Not recorded
Family
Polycentridae
Common names
African Leaf Fish
Photograph credits
All 3 credited
Summary
The African leaf fish, Polycentropsis abbreviata, is a predatory leaf fish from Nigeria, Benin, Cameroon and Gabon. Camouflaged to mimic a …
Size and aquarium
Maximum size
80mm, standard length
Aquarium size
Minimum length 60 cm, Minimum depth 38 cm, Minimum height 30 cm, Water movement Low: still or sluggish water
Water
Water conditions
Temperature 26–31°C, pH 6–6.5
Hardness
1–10dGH
Conductivity
Not recorded
Behaviour
Temperament
Predatory
Social needs
Not recorded
Community suitability
Not recorded
Where it lives
Countries, regions, rivers and lakes
Benin, Cameroon, Gabon, Nigeria
Writing
Etymology
Not written yet
Distribution
Cameroon, Benin, Gabon, Nigeria.
Habitat
It inhabits pools, swamps, creeks and slow-moving rivers. It occurs most frequently in areas of submerged vegetation around the banks of these.
Aquarium size
60 ∗ 38 ∗ 30 cm - ~68 litres.
Maintenance
Soft acidic water is essential. The aquarium should be dimly-lit with floating plants in order to diffuse the light further. Heavy planting with large-leaved v…
Water conditions
Temperature: 26 – 31 °C pH: 6.0-6.5 Hardness: 1-10°H
Diet
It is carnivorous and often will only accept live food. Bloodworm and small earthworms are good choices. Some specimens can be trained to accept dead alternati…
Behaviour and compatibility
A species tank is highly preferable, although it can be kept with medium-sized loricariids and armoured catfish without too many problems. Other quiet species …
Sexual dimorphism
Not an easy fish to sex. According to Baensch, females have a convex ventral line, which is straight in males, but this is unconfirmed. When the fish are spawn…
Reproduction
Rarely achieved in captivity. Bubble nester. Apparently, the fish can be induced to breed by providing dense planting, especially around the surface, and lower…
Notes
Like the closely related Polycentrus species from South America, with which it is sometimes confused, this fish is camouflaged to mimic a dead leaf, both in bo…
References
References
No references