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Pachypanchax playfairii (Günther, 1866) Golden panchax |
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photo by
Loiselle, P.V. |
| Family: | Aplocheilidae (Killifishes) | |||
| Max. size: | 10 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | demersal; freshwater; brackish; pH range: 6 - 8; dH range: 5 - 19, non-migratory | |||
| Distribution: | Africa: endemic of Seychelles. | |||
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| Biology: | Occurs in small fresh and brackish water streams. 10 cm max TL (Ref. 3788). Also inhabit ponds. Feeds on worms, crustaceans, insects and fish (Ref. 7020). Not a seasonal killifish. Is easy to maintain in the aquarium (Ref. 27139). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 30 June 2016 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||