Diamond killifish (Adinia xenica)

Scientific name: Adinia xenica Jordan & Gilbert, 1882

The Diamond killifish (Adinia xenica) is a freshwater fish of the family Fundulidae. In the aquarium it needs water at 27–35°C (81–95°F). Native range: Western Central Atlantic, northern Gulf coast from southern tip of Florida to Texas in USA.

Diamond killifish care at a glance

Temperature
27–35°C (81–95°F)

Biology

Occur from fresh water to hypersaline flats, salt marshes and mangrove areas, commonly in shallow water less than 0.3 m in depth. Not a seasonal killifish. Is difficult to maintain in aquarium.

Source: FishBase, licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

Species facts

Scientific name
Adinia xenica
Family
Fundulidae (Topminnows and killifishes)
Order
Cyprinodontiformes (Live bearers, Killifishes and Rivulines)
Class
Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length
6.0
Environment
Marine; freshwater; brackish;; pH range: 7.5 - 8.5 benthopelagic; non-migratory, usually ? - 0 m
Climate
Tropical
Distribution
Western Central Atlantic: northern Gulf coast from southern tip of Florida to Texas in USA.
Conservation status (IUCN)
Not Evaluated
Threat to humans
Harmless
Uses
Aquarium: commercial
Resilience
Low, minimum population doubling time 4.5 - 14 years (Fec = 15-40)

Sources

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

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