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Name
Scientific name
Procatopus nototaenia
Described by
Not recorded
Family
Poeciliidae
Common names
Large-finned Lampeye
Photograph credits
All 3 credited
Summary
The large-finned lampeye, Procatopus nototaenia, is a killifish thought to be endemic to the Lobi and Kienke river basins in southwestern C…
Size and aquarium
Maximum size
60mm, standard length
Aquarium size
Minimum length 60 cm, Minimum depth 30 cm, Minimum height 30 cm
Water
Water conditions
Temperature 20–25°C, pH 5.8–7.5
Hardness
1–10dGH
Conductivity
Not recorded
Behaviour
Temperament
Not recorded
Social needs
A shoal or group
Community suitability
Not recorded
Where it lives
Countries, regions, rivers and lakes
Not recorded
Writing
Etymology
Not written yet
Distribution
Thought to be endemic to the Lobi and Kienke river basins in southwestern Cameroon.
Habitat
Usually found in shady forest streams with clear, moderately flowing water. These typically exhibit lush marginal plant growth with lots of overhanging cover.
Aquarium size
Given its active nature a tank measuring at least 60 ∗ 30 ∗ 30 cm - ~54 litres is recommended to house a small group.
Maintenance
This species does well in heavily-planted aquaria in which the growth of aquatic plants provides plenty of shaded areas. The addition of some floating vegetati…
Water conditions
Temperature: Prefers slightly cooler water in the range 68 - 77°F (20 - 25°C). pH: Supposed to be an acidophile but we know of at least one aquarist who has sp…
Diet
The upturned mouth and keeled body shape suggest that this species feeds primarily on small invertebrates taken from the water surface in nature. In the aquari…
Behaviour and compatibility
This species does well in a community of other peaceful species that enjoy similar conditions. In an African-themed stream tank suitable tankmates include Ales…
Sexual dimorphism
Males are larger and much more colourful than females, which are a relatively plain silvery colour. The dorsal, anal and caudal fins of the male also become el…
Reproduction
For breeding purposes a bare, gently filtered tank with dim lighting is all that is needed. Like other Procatopus, this species follows a strategy of breeding …
Notes
The genus Procatopus currently comprises half a dozen members (P. aberrans, P. lambertii, P. nimbaensis, P. nototaenia, P. schioetzi and P. similis), all of wh…
References
References
No references