Pachypanchax omalonotus
Pachypanchax omalonotus (Duméril, 1861)
Powder-blue panchax
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Family:  Aplocheilidae (Killifishes)
Max. size:  9.5 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthopelagic; freshwater, non-migratory
Distribution:  Africa: western and northern Madagascar and adjacent islands.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Occurs in brooks and small rivers, mostly in quiet parts (Ref. 3788). Not a seasonal killifish. Is difficult to maintain in aquarium (Ref. 27139); prefers aquaria with rocks, plants and driftwood (Ref. 6398).
IUCN Red List Status: Endangered (EN); Date assessed: 30 June 2016 (B1ab(v)) Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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