Pachypanchax varatraza

The Pachypanchax varatraza is endemic to Madagascar - so it only occurs in the north-east of Madagascar. The Malagasy name "Varatraza" means "east wind".
There is a green and a red color form, which is only visible in the males. The scales of the green males show rusty to chestnut-brown corners in the rear half of the body. However, their size and intensity depends on the population. The markings on the females are less pronounced than those on the males.
Zurich Zoo plans to continuously expand the keeping and breeding of endangered Madagascan species. The aim is to expand the husbandry network and thus the ex-situ protection of these species, i.e. the protection of the animals by humans to build up reserve populations.

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