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The Fuelleborns's lampeye (Micropanchax fuelleborni) is a freshwater fish of the family Poeciliidae that grows up to 4 cm.
Description
Fuelleborn's lampeye is a small lampeye (Procatopodidae) from East Africa. The species is very small and translucent, with reflective eyes in some individuals that 'light up' in the light. It stays in the surface layer of smaller, quiet and usually shallow waters. It lives in schools and feeds on small zooplankton and small insects. The species is harmless to humans.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Fuelleborns's lampeye?
The Fuelleborns's lampeye has an elongate, eel-like body, is mainly silver-grey and shows a plain pattern. Very small, translucent lampeye with reflective eyes; surface-schooling fish from East Africa.
Where does the Fuelleborns's lampeye live?
The Fuelleborns's lampeye lives in fresh water and is mostly found around mixed bottom. East Africa; surface layer of smaller calm waters.
How big does the Fuelleborns's lampeye get?
The Fuelleborns's lampeye grows to a maximum of about 4 cm.
Is the Fuelleborns's lampeye dangerous to humans?
No, the Fuelleborns's lampeye is harmless to humans. None required: this species is harmless to humans.
Is the Fuelleborns's lampeye edible?
The Fuelleborns's lampeye is not usually eaten.
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Same genus Micropanchax
More from the family Poeciliidae
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