G?rys killi (Scriptaphyosemion geryi)

Scientific name: Scriptaphyosemion geryi Lambert, 1958

The G?rys killi (Scriptaphyosemion geryi) is a freshwater fish of the family Nothobranchiidae. In the aquarium it needs water at 18–28°C (64–82°F). Native range: Africa, mouth of the Gambia river southward to the area around Port Loko, southeastern Sierra Leone, Guinea, Senegal.

G?rys killi care at a glance

Temperature: 18–28°C (64–82°F)

Biology

Occurs in pools, swamps, brooks and small streams in the forested coastal savanna. Not a seasonal killifish. Is difficult to maintain in aquarium.

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Species facts

Scientific name: Scriptaphyosemion geryi
Family: Nothobranchiidae (African rivulines)
Order: Cyprinodontiformes (Live bearers, Killifishes and Rivulines)
Class: Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length: 5.0
Environment: Freshwater;; pH range: 5.5 - 6.5 benthopelagic; non-migratory
Climate: Tropical
Distribution: Africa: mouth of the Gambia river southward to the area around Port Loko, southeastern Sierra Leone, Guinea, Senegal.
Conservation status (IUCN): Least Concern (LC)
Threat to humans: Harmless
Uses: Fisheries: of no interest; aquarium: commercial