Christy's Lyretail (Aphyosemion christyi)

Scientific name: Aphyosemion christyi Boulenger, 1915

The Christy's Lyretail (Aphyosemion christyi) is a freshwater fish of the family Nothobranchiidae. In the aquarium it needs water at 20–24°C (68–75°F). Native range: Africa, middle and upper Congo River system (Central African Republic, Congo and Democratic Republic of the Congo).

Christy's Lyretail care at a glance

Temperature: 20–24°C (68–75°F)

Biology

It occurs mainly in the weedy and shallow parts of brooks, small streams, pools and swamps; these brooks are located in forested savannah. It is not a seasonal killifish and difficult to maintain in aquarium.

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Species facts

Scientific name: Aphyosemion christyi
Family: Nothobranchiidae (African rivulines)
Order: Cyprinodontiformes (Live bearers, Killifishes and Rivulines)
Class: Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length: 6.0
Environment: Freshwater;; pH range: 6.0 - 6.5; dH range: 10 - ? benthopelagic; non-migratory
Climate: Tropical
Distribution: Africa: middle and upper Congo River system (Central African Republic, Congo and Democratic Republic of the Congo).
Conservation status (IUCN): Least Concern (LC)
Threat to humans: Harmless
Uses: Fisheries:; aquarium: commercial