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Poropanchax normani, known as the Norman's lampeye, is a species of Poeciliidae native to Africa.

Norman's lampeye
Scientific classification
Kingdom:	Animalia
Phylum:	Chordata
Class:	Actinopterygii
Order:	Cyprinodontiformes
Family:	Poeciliidae
Genus:	Poropanchax
Species:	P. normani
Binomial name
Poropanchax normani (Ahl, 1928) [1]
Synonyms[2]
Aplocheilichthys normani Ahl, 1928

Description

The Norman's lampeye is named for its bright markings located on its eyes. It is lightly colored throughout the rest of its body. It can grow to approximately 4 cm. in length.

Distribution

This species is found throughout Central and Western Africa. It can be found in small rivers and swamps.[3]

Diet

This fish feeds on aquatic invertebrates. In captivity, it thrives on a varied diet, such as Artemia, Daphnia, and bloodworms, and will also take small pellets and/or crushed flake foods. [4]

References

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- [en] Poropanchax normani

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[es] Poropanchax normani

Poropanchax normani es una especie de peces de la familia de los pecílidos en el orden de los ciprinodontiformes. Se les denominan Killis, están presentes en todo el cuerno de África. Se adaptan a condiciones de agua muy variopintas con una capacidad asombrosa. Pueden adaptarse a temperaturas entre los 21 y 40 °C y pH entre 3,1 y 9,5. Viven tanto en zonas de vegetación muy numerosas como en zonas totalmente desprovistas de ella.[2]

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