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The Banded panchax (Epiplatys mesogramma) is a freshwater fish of the family Nothobranchiidae that grows up to 6 cm.
Description
The banded panchax is a small killifish from fresh water of the Congo basin in Central Africa. The species grows to about 6 cm and has a slender, elongate body with a flat head and an upturned mouth; males have fine red and blue accents and a few dark cross-bars. As a surface hunter it swims just below the water surface of quiet forest streams and pools and seizes insects and small invertebrates. The fish appears in the aquarium hobby. The IUCN has not evaluated the species.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Banded panchax?
The Banded panchax has an elongate, eel-like body, is mainly brown and shows a vertical stripes pattern. Flat head and an upturned mouth; surface-hunting forest-stream killifish
Where does the Banded panchax live?
The Banded panchax lives in fresh water and is mostly found around mixed bottom. Congo basin
How big does the Banded panchax get?
The Banded panchax grows to a maximum of about 6 cm.
Is the Banded panchax dangerous to humans?
No, the Banded panchax is harmless to humans. This species is harmless to humans. No specific first aid is needed. Still handle the fish with care: mind the fin rays and the sharp edges of the gill cover, and rinse any scratch with clean water and cover it. For a dirty or deep wound check tetanus status.
Is the Banded panchax edible?
The Banded panchax is not usually eaten.
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Same genus Epiplatys
More from the family Nothobranchiidae
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