Caudal-stripe killi (Aphyosemion caudofasciatum) fish species and information / pictures of Caudal-stripe killi - Aphyosemion caudofasciatum

Caudal-stripe killi (Aphyosemion caudofasciatum) fish species information

Scientific Name
Aphyosemion caudofasciatum

Common Name
Caudal-stripe killi

Biology
Occurs in brooks under forest cover (Ref. 3788). Not a seasonal killifish. Is difficult to maintain in aquarium (Ref. 27139).

Classification

Classified By
Huber & Radda, 1979
Class
Ray-finned fishes (Actinopterygii)
Order
Live bearers, Killifishes and Rivulines (Cyprinodontiformes)
Family
African rivulines (Nothobranchiidae)

Distribution

Region
Africa
Distribution
Africa: Endemic to brooks in the Zanaga area, upper Ogowe drainage system, southern Congo.
Range
3°S - 4°S

Environment

Climate
Tropical
Water Temperature From
18 °C
Water Temperature To
22 °C
Depth From - meters
Unknown m
Depth To - meters
Unknown m
Zone
benthopelagic
Environment
Freshwater; ; pH range: 5.8 - 7.2 benthopelagic; non-migratory
Trophic Level
3.18 s.e. 0.41 Based on size and trophs of closest relatives
Occurs in Marine / Salt water
False
Occurs in Brackish water
False
Occurs in Fresh Water
True
Occurs on Reefs
False
Is kept in Aquariums
True

Physical Size and Genetics

Maximum Length
5.0 cm
Common Length
Unknown cm
Phylogenetic Diversity Index
PD50 = 0.5000 many relatives (e.g. carps) 0.5 - 2.0 few relatives (e.g. lungfishes)

Human Uses and Population

Human Uses
Aquarium: commercial
Vulnerability
Low vulnerability (10 of 100)
Resilience
Unknown
Threat To Humans
  Harmless
IUCN Red List Status
  Data deficient (DD)