Guinean killi (Archiaphyosemion guineense)

Scientific name: Archiaphyosemion guineense Daget, 1954

The Guinean killi (Archiaphyosemion guineense) is a freshwater fish of the family Aplocheilidae. In the aquarium it needs water at 18–23°C (64–73°F). Native range: Africa, Guinea and Sierra Leone. Also known from the upper Niger and its affluents in Guinea. Liberia.

Guinean killi care at a glance

Temperature: 18–23°C (64–73°F)

Biology

Occurs in pools and small streams in the savanna. 7 cm SL. Not a seasonal killifish. Is difficult to maintain in aquarium.

Source: FishBase, licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

Species facts

Scientific name: Archiaphyosemion guineense
Family: Aplocheilidae (Killifishes)
Order: Cyprinodontiformes (Live bearers, Killifishes and Rivulines)
Class: Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length: 7.0
Environment: Freshwater;; pH range: 6.5 - 7.2; dH range: 12 - ? benthopelagic; non-migratory
Climate: Tropical
Distribution: Africa: Guinea and Sierra Leone. Also known from the upper Niger and its affluents in Guinea. Liberia.
Conservation status (IUCN): Least Concern (LC)
Threat to humans: Harmless
Uses: Fisheries: of no interest; aquarium: commercial