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Ruwenzori lampeye (Platypanchax modestus)
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Ecological Illustration of Ruwenzori lampeye (Platypanchax modestus)
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Poeciliidae

Ruwenzori lampeye

Platypanchax modestus

Six Centimeters Poeciliid Fish from African Waters

  • Tropical
  • Upper river
  • Regional distribution
  • Freshwater fish
  • Africa
  • Small
  • Tropical fish

Ruwenzori lampeye is a freshwater fish of Africa. The species occupies freshwater habitats. The largest recorded length is 6 cm.

Class
Teleosts
Order
Killifishes and Livebearers
Family
Poeciliidae
Genus
Platypanchax
Water type
Freshwater
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