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Featherfin panchax (Pterolebias longipinnis) — Rivulidae

Featherfin panchax

Pterolebias longipinnis
Family: Rivulidae
NE · Not Evaluated

The Featherfin panchax (Pterolebias longipinnis) is a freshwater fish of the family Rivulidae that grows up to 12 cm.

Length
12 cm
Water
Freshwater
Diet
Carnivore
Behaviour
Small groups
Activity
Diurnal
Body shape
Torpedo-shaped
Substrate
Mixed bottom
Danger
Harmless
Edibility
Not eaten

Description

The featherfin panchax is a short-lived killifish from fresh water of the Amazon and La Plata basins of South America. The species grows to about 12 cm; males have strongly flared, feather-like dorsal, anal and tail fins and handsome markings, while females are plainer. It is an annual fish: the eggs survive the dry season in the mud until the rains refill the pools. It feeds on small invertebrates and insect larvae. The fish appears in the aquarium hobby. The IUCN has not evaluated the species.

Frequently asked questions

How do you recognise the Featherfin panchax?

The Featherfin panchax has a torpedo-shaped body, is mainly brown and shows a spots pattern.

Where does the Featherfin panchax live?

The Featherfin panchax lives in fresh water and is mostly found around mixed bottom.

How big does the Featherfin panchax get?

The Featherfin panchax grows to a maximum of about 12 cm.

Is the Featherfin panchax dangerous to humans?

No, the Featherfin panchax is harmless to humans.

Is the Featherfin panchax edible?

The Featherfin panchax is not usually eaten.

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All data

Identification

Dutch name
Vederin-killivis verified
English name
Featherfin panchax verified
Scientific name
Pterolebias longipinnis
Family
Rivulidae
Other names
Longfin; Longfin killie; Longfin pterolebias verified

Appearance

Size class
Small verified
Max length (cm)
12.0 verified
Body shape
Torpedo-shaped sourced
Dominant colour
Brown sourced
Pattern
Spots sourced
Tail shape
Rounded inferred
Mouth position
Superior (upward) sourced
Lips
Thin sourced
Barbels
No sourced
Dorsal fins
One continuous sourced
Dorsal spines
No sourced

Habitat & distribution

Water type
Freshwater sourced
Substrate
Mixed bottom sourced
Origin
Native verified

Behaviour & biology

Diet
Carnivore sourced
Social behaviour
Small groups sourced
Territorial
No sourced
Activity
Diurnal sourced
Reproduction
Separate sexes sourced
Sexual dimorphism
Yes sourced

For anglers

Edibility
Not eaten sourced
Fishing method
Geen doelsoort voor de hengelsport; hooguit incidentele vangst of bruikbaar als aasvisje. inferred
Regulations source
FishBase ↗ inferred

Safety

Danger to humans
Harmless sourced

Status & sources

Sources
FishBase via GBIF (DwC-A), CC-BY-NC 4.0

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