The Banded panchax (Epiplatys annulatus) is a freshwater fish of the family Nothobranchiidae that grows up to 4 cm.
Description
The clown killi is a very small egg-laying toothcarp (Nothobranchiidae) from West Africa. The species grows to only a few centimetres and has a pale body with four broad black crossbars and a brightly red-and-blue coloured, rocket-like tail, to which the names 'clown killi' and 'rocket killi' refer. It inhabits shallow coastal swamps and calm, shaded waters. It is not a seasonal killifish. At the surface it snaps at small insects, mosquito larvae and small zooplankton. The species is harmless to humans.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Banded panchax?
The Banded panchax has an elongate, eel-like body, is mainly yellow-gold and shows a vertical stripes pattern.
Where does the Banded panchax live?
The Banded panchax lives in fresh water and is mostly found around mixed bottom.
How big does the Banded panchax get?
The Banded panchax grows to a maximum of about 4 cm.
Is the Banded panchax dangerous to humans?
No, the Banded panchax is harmless to humans.
Is the Banded panchax edible?
The Banded panchax is not usually eaten.
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Same genus Epiplatys
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