Arnold's killi (Fundulopanchax arnoldi)

Scientific name: Fundulopanchax arnoldi Boulenger, 1908

Arnold's killi (Fundulopanchax arnoldi)

The Arnold's killi (Fundulopanchax arnoldi) is a freshwater fish of the family Nothobranchiidae. In the aquarium it needs water at 22–25°C (72–77°F). Native range: Africa, southern Nigeria.

Arnold's killi care at a glance

Temperature
22–25°C (72–77°F)

Biology

Occurs in temporary swamps and swampy parts of smaller brooks in the coastal rainforest. Bottom spawner, 2 months incubation.

Source: FishBase, licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

Species facts

Scientific name
Fundulopanchax arnoldi
Family
Nothobranchiidae (African rivulines)
Order
Cyprinodontiformes (Live bearers, Killifishes and Rivulines)
Class
Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length
5.5
Environment
Freshwater;; pH range: 5.8 - 7.2 benthopelagic; non-migratory
Climate
Tropical
Distribution
Africa: southern Nigeria.
Conservation status (IUCN)
Endangered (EN) (B1ab(ii,iii,v)+2ab(ii,iii,v))
Threat to humans
Harmless

Sources

Taxonomy, distribution and biology data: FishBase (Froese, R. and D. Pauly, eds.), licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

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