A small African killifish which is popular in aquaria. The colour pattern and shape of the tail, especially in the brightly coloured male, are suggestive of a lyre.
琴尾鳉鱼
Several genera and species, family Cyprinodontidae
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Of all of the anthias, the lyretail is just about the most cantankerous and territorial.
The Chocolate Lyretail Panchax Killifish is a stunning color morph of the Lyretail Panchax Killifish.
Wrasse, butterflies, boxfish, porcupines and pufferfish round out the picture, while lyretail grouper, Napoleon wrasse and rock cod mix with regal, map and other angelfish.
The lyretail is outgoing, quickly adapting to new surroundings and spending a good part of its time in full view in an aquarium.