''Poropanchax normani'', also known as the Norman's lampeye, is a species of

Poeciliidae The Poeciliidae are a family of freshwater fishes of the order Cyprinodontiformes, the tooth-carps, and include well-known live-bearing aquarium fish, such as the guppy, molly, platy, and swordtail. The original distribution of the family was t ...

native to

Africa Africa is the world's second-largest and second-most populous continent, after Asia in both cases. At about 30.3 million km2 (11.7 million square miles) including adjacent islands, it covers 6% of Earth's total surface area ...

Description

The Norman's lampeye is named for its bright markings located on its eyes. It is lightly colored throughout the rest of its body. It can grow to approximately in length.

Distribution

This species is found throughout Central and Western Africa. It can be found in small rivers and swamps.

Diet

This fish feeds on aquatic invertebrates. In captivity, it thrives on a varied diet, such as '' Artemia'', '' Daphnia'', and bloodworms, and will also take small pellets and crushed flake foods.

References

Poeciliidae Fish of Africa Freshwater fish genera Ray-finned fish genera Fish described in 1928 {{Cyprinodontiformes-stub