Pachypanchax playfairii (Günther, 1866)

Golden panchax

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Classification	Actinopterygii \| Cyprinodontiformes \| Aplocheilidae
Synonyms	Haplochilus playfairii, Panchax playfairii, ... more
Common names	Panchax de Playfair, Pricktandkarp, 粗背鮰, ... more

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Main reference

Huber, J.H. 1996. (Ref. 27139)
Other references | Biblio | Coordinator : Costa, Wilson J.E.M. | Collaborators

Size / Weight / Age

Max length : 10.0 cm SL male/unsexed; (Ref. 4967)

Environment

Demersal; non-migratory; freshwater; brackish; pH range: 6.0 - 8.0; dH range: 5 - 19

Climate / Range

Tropical; 22°C - 24°C (Ref. 1672)

Africa: endemic of Seychelles.
Countries | FAO areas | Ecosystems | Occurrences | Introductions

Occurs in small fresh and brackish water streams. 10 cm max TL (Ref. 3788). Also inhabit ponds. Feeds on worms, crustaceans, insects and fish (Ref. 7020). Not a seasonal killifish. Is easy to maintain in the aquarium (Ref. 27139).


IUCN Red List Status (Ref. 57073)	Threat to humans
Not Evaluated	Harmless

Human uses
Fisheries: ; aquarium: commercial


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Estimation of some characteristics with mathematical models

Resilience (Ref. 69278)

Low, minimum population doubling time 4.5 - 14 years (Fec= 50-200 eggs)


Vulnerability (Ref. 59153)	Price category (Ref. 80766)
Low vulnerability (10 of 100)	Not marketed/unknown

Entered by Sa-a, Pascualita

Modified by Busson, Frédéric

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