Barred killifish (Heterandria jonesii)

Scientific name: Heterandria jonesii G?nther, 1874

The Barred killifish (Heterandria jonesii) is a freshwater fish of the family Poeciliidae. In the aquarium it needs water at 20–28°C (68–82°F). Native range: Central America, Rio Guayalejo in southern Tamaulipas to Rio Tehuacan in Pueblo, Mexico.

Barred killifish care at a glance

Temperature
20–28°C (68–82°F)

Biology

Inhabits slow and rapid flowing streams and rivers as well as standing waters.

Source: FishBase, licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

Species facts

Scientific name
Heterandria jonesii
Family
Poeciliidae (Poeciliids)
Order
Cyprinodontiformes (Live bearers, Killifishes and Rivulines)
Class
Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length
4.5
Environment
Freshwater;; pH range: 10.0 - 15.0; dH range: 10 - 15 benthopelagic
Climate
Tropical
Distribution
Central America: Rio Guayalejo in southern Tamaulipas to Rio Tehuacan in Pueblo, Mexico.
Conservation status (IUCN)
Not Evaluated
Threat to humans
Harmless
Resilience
High, minimum population doubling time less than 15 months (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)

Sources

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

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