Blue notho (Nothobranchius patrizii)

Scientific name: Nothobranchius patrizii Vinciguerra, 1927

The Blue notho (Nothobranchius patrizii) is a freshwater fish of the family Nothobranchiidae. In the aquarium it needs water at 23–30°C (73–86°F). Native range: Africa, Kenya and Somalia. Reported from the Wabi Shebele basin in Ethiopia.

Blue notho care at a glance

Temperature: 23–30°C (73–86°F)

Biology

Occurs in temporary pools, swamps and ditches in the coastal plains. Bottom spawner, X months incubation. Is very difficult to maintain in aquarium.

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Species facts

Scientific name: Nothobranchius patrizii
Family: Nothobranchiidae (African rivulines)
Order: Cyprinodontiformes (Live bearers, Killifishes and Rivulines)
Class: Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length: 5.0
Environment: Freshwater; benthopelagic; non-migratory
Climate: Tropical
Distribution: Africa: Kenya and Somalia. Reported from the Wabi Shebele basin in Ethiopia.
Conservation status (IUCN): Least Concern (LC)
Threat to humans: Harmless
Uses: Aquarium: commercial