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The Terver's lampeye (Plataplochilus terveri) is a freshwater fish of the family Poeciliidae that grows up to 6 cm.
Description
The Terver's lampeye is a lampeye (Procatopodidae) from slow-flowing streams, pools and swamps of western Central Africa. The species grows to only about 4 cm and has a slender, semi-translucent body with a strikingly bright, blue-green glowing eye-ring. As a social, surface-oriented fish it swims in schools and snaps at mosquito larvae, small plankton and small invertebrates. The fish is harmless to humans.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Terver's lampeye?
The Terver's lampeye has an elongate, eel-like body, is mainly silver-grey and shows a plain pattern. Small lampeye from the Ogooue basin; endangered (EN) due to habitat loss.
Where does the Terver's lampeye live?
The Terver's lampeye lives in fresh water and is mostly found around open water. Endemic to the Ogooue basin in Gabon.
How big does the Terver's lampeye get?
The Terver's lampeye grows to a maximum of about 6 cm. On average the species is around 4 cm.
Is the Terver's lampeye dangerous to humans?
No, the Terver's lampeye is harmless to humans. None required: this species is harmless to humans.
Is the Terver's lampeye edible?
The Terver's lampeye is not usually eaten.
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Same genus Plataplochilus
More from the family Poeciliidae
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