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Norman's Lampeye Killifish
About Norman's Lampeye Killifish
One type of fish that comes from Africa and its surroundings, scientifically named Poropanchax norman, is Norman's Lampeye Killifish. This freshwater fish can live in an aquarium with a size of 20 gallons, temperatures of 73 degrees -78 degrees F, and a pH of 6.5-7.0.
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Common Name
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Lampeye Killifish, Sobat Lampeye, African Lampeye
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Conservation Status
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Extinct (EX)
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Taxonomy
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Scientific name
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Poropanchax normani
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Species
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Poropanchax normani
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Genus
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Poropanchax
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SubFamily
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Macropodinae
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Family
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Poeciliidae
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SuperFamily
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Poecilioidea
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SubOrder
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Cyprinodontoidei
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Order
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Cyprinodontiformes
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Class
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Actinopterygii
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Phylum
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Chordata
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Characteristics
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Get to know the traits and characteristics of the Norman's Lampeye Killifish |
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Color
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White
Cream
Silver
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Pattern
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Solid
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Characteristics
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Colorful Appearance
Elongated bodies
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Tank Level
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Top |
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Min Height
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1.5 Inches or 1 meters |
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Max Height
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3 Inches or 1 meters |
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Specific Information
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Detailed information that may be more specific than physically visible characteristics. |
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Spinal Column
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Vertebrata |
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Vision Systems
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Infrared Vision
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Animal Care
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This term covers all aspects of animal care. |
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Maintenance
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easy |
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Temperature
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73°F to 78°F |
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Substrate
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Dark Substrate
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Water Hardness
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Hard
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Minimum Tank Size
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20 gallons |
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pH
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6.5 to 7.0 |
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Temperament, Personality, and Feeding Habits
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Learn more about the characteristics of the Norman's Lampeye Killifish including personality, temperament, and feeding behaviors. |
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Intelligence
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Low |
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Feeding habits
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Carnivores
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Temperament
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Calm
Sociable
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Modes of Locomotion
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Swimming
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Energy Level
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High Energy |
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Life Cycle and Reproduction
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Each type of animal has a different life cycle, here are details about the Norman's Lampeye Killifish. |
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Lifespan
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3 Years |
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Reproductive System
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Oviparous
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Animal Habitat, Ecosystem, Native Area
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Things to know about the natural environment of animals where they live and survive, and the distribution of populations across different regions. |
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Habitat
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Aquatic |
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Ecosystem
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Freshwater
Swamps
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Country
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Central African Republic (the)
Gambia (the)
Guinea
Liberia
Senegal
South Africa
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