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The Bukoba lampeye (Lacustricola bukobanus) is a freshwater fish of the family Poeciliidae that grows up to 5 cm.
Description
The Bukoba lampeye is a small lampeye fish from East Africa, in the drainage of Lake Victoria. The species reaches only about 5 cm and has a slender, silvery body with a strikingly reflective upper rim of the eye, the characteristic 'lampeye'. It occurs in shallow parts of papyrus swamps, and also in river mouths, rice fields and ditches connected to lakes. It stays mainly near the water surface, where it eats small zooplankton and surface-caught insect larvae. The species reaches sexual maturity after about half a year and is not a seasonal fish.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Bukoba lampeye?
The Bukoba lampeye has an elongate, eel-like body, is mainly silver-grey and shows a plain pattern. Reflecting 'lamp eye'; inhabitant of the papyrus swamps of Lake Victoria.
Where does the Bukoba lampeye live?
The Bukoba lampeye lives in fresh water and is mostly found around mixed bottom. East Africa, in the basin of Lake Victoria.
How big does the Bukoba lampeye get?
The Bukoba lampeye grows to a maximum of about 5 cm. On average the species is around 4 cm.
Is the Bukoba lampeye dangerous to humans?
No, the Bukoba lampeye is harmless to humans. None required: this species is harmless to humans.
Is the Bukoba lampeye edible?
The Bukoba lampeye is not usually eaten.
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Same genus Lacustricola
More from the family Poeciliidae
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