Beira killifish (Nothobranchius kuhntae)

Scientific name: Nothobranchius kuhntae Ahl, 1926

The Beira killifish (Nothobranchius kuhntae) is a freshwater fish of the family Nothobranchiidae. In the aquarium it needs water at 24–28°C (75–82°F). Native range: Africa, lower and middle Pungwe River drainage in Mo?ambique and the upper and middle Shir? drainage in southern Malawi.

Beira killifish care at a glance

Temperature
24–28°C (75–82°F)

Biology

Found in temporary pools, ditches and swamps. Bottom spawner, 4 months incubation. Is difficult to maintain in aquarium.

Source: FishBase, licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

Species facts

Scientific name
Nothobranchius kuhntae
Family
Nothobranchiidae (African rivulines)
Order
Cyprinodontiformes (Live bearers, Killifishes and Rivulines)
Class
Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length
6.0
Environment
Freshwater; benthopelagic; non-migratory
Climate
Tropical
Distribution
Africa: lower and middle Pungwe River drainage in Mo?ambique and the upper and middle Shir? drainage in southern Malawi.
Conservation status (IUCN)
Data deficient (DD)
Threat to humans
Harmless
Uses
Aquarium: commercial

Sources

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

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