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Rancurel's lampeye (Poropanchax rancureli)
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Rancurel's lampeye (Poropanchax rancureli) specimen
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Poeciliidae

Rancurel's lampeye

Poropanchax rancureli

Poeciliid Fish Over Sandy Bottoms

  • Tropical
  • Lower river
  • Regional distribution
  • Freshwater fish
  • Africa
  • Fusiform
  • Small
  • Tropical fish

Rancurel's lampeye is a freshwater fish of Africa. The species occupies freshwater habitats. The species reaches a recorded maximum of 5 cm.

Maximum length
5 cm
Water
Freshwater
Body shape
fusiform
Distribution
Africa: lower Tano River drainage in southwestern Ghana (Ref. 3788 , 57259 ) and lower Comoé, Banco, Boudo, Bia, Mé, lower Bandama, lower Sassandra and Cavally river drainages in southern Côte d'Ivoire (Ref. 3788 , 57259 ). May also be present in the extreme southeastern part of Liberia (Ref. 27139 , 57259 ).
Conservation status
LCLeast Concern

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