Fundulopanchax gresensi
Etymology
Fundulopanchax: originally named as a subgenus by Myers (1924) due to members appearing to represent an evolutionary link between the genera Fundulus and Panchax as they were understood at the time.
gresensi:
Classification
Order: Cyprinodontiformes Family: Nothobranchiidae
Distribution
Known only from a relatively small area near the villages of Takwai I and II, Atebong Wire and Edjuingan in wester Cameroon, with records existing from the Bagwor and Mack river systems both of which are tributaries within the upper Cross River basin, western Cameroon.
Type locality is ‘West Cameroon, 5°34’N, 9°50’E’.
Collections of wild fish are generally labelled with some form of code or locality details in order that they can be told apart, thus limiting the possibility of hybridisation, and in this case the commonest hobby strain is known as ‘Takwai’.
Habitat
Collected from shallow, swampy sections of forested streams, some of which may dry out during the dry season.
Certain parts of its range may also be threatened with deforestation but details are scarce.
Maximum Standard Length
40 – 47 mm.
Maintenance
The set-up need not be too complicated but be sure to cover the aquarium well since this species is a prodigious jumper.
Provide plenty of cover in the form of aquatic plants, wool mops, etc., and if using filtration air-powered, sponge-type units are best as these will not harm eggs or fry.
Lighting is unimportant but can be used if you wish, and growth of filamentous algae should not be discouraged.
Water Conditions
Temperature: 22 – 26 °C
pH: 6.0 – 7.5
Hardness: 18 – 268 ppm
