Blue gularis (Fundulopanchax sjostedti)

Scientific name: Fundulopanchax sjostedti L?nnberg, 1895

The Blue gularis (Fundulopanchax sjostedti) is a freshwater fish of the family Nothobranchiidae. In the aquarium it needs water at 23–26°C (73–79°F). Native range: Africa, Niger delta in southern and southeastern Nigeria and southwestern Cameroon. Reported from Ghana.

Blue gularis care at a glance

Temperature: 23–26°C (73–79°F)

Biology

Occurs in temporary swamps, raphia-swamps and swampy parts of slow flowing brooks in the swampy coastal rainforest. 14 cm TL. Not a seasonal killifish. Bottom spawner, 2 months incubation. Is easy to maintain in aquarium.

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Species facts

Scientific name: Fundulopanchax sjostedti
Family: Nothobranchiidae (African rivulines)
Order: Cyprinodontiformes (Live bearers, Killifishes and Rivulines)
Class: Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length: 13.0
Environment: Freshwater;; pH range: 6.0 - 8.0; dH range: 5 - 19 benthopelagic; non-migratory
Climate: Tropical
Distribution: Africa: Niger delta in southern and southeastern Nigeria and southwestern Cameroon. Reported from Ghana.
Conservation status (IUCN): Least Concern (LC)
Threat to humans: Harmless
Uses: Aquarium: commercial