Cuban killifish (Cubanichthys cubensis)

Scientific name: Cubanichthys cubensis Eigenmann, 1903

The Cuban killifish (Cubanichthys cubensis) is a freshwater fish of the family Cyprinodontidae. In the aquarium it needs water at 23–28°C (73–82°F). Native range: Central America, Cuba.

Cuban killifish care at a glance

Temperature: 23–28°C (73–82°F)

Biology

Not a seasonal killifish. Is easy to maintain in the aquarium.

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Species facts

Scientific name: Cubanichthys cubensis
Family: Cyprinodontidae (Pupfishes)
Order: Cyprinodontiformes (Live bearers, Killifishes and Rivulines)
Class: Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length: 8.0
Environment: Freshwater; brackish;; pH range: 7.0 - ? demersal; non-migratory
Climate: Tropical
Distribution: Central America: Cuba.
Conservation status (IUCN): Not Evaluated
Threat to humans: Harmless
Uses: Aquarium: commercial
Resilience: Medium, minimum population doubling time 1.4 - 4.4 years (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)