Hofmann's killi (Aphyosemion hofmanni)

Scientific name: Aphyosemion hofmanni Radda, 1980

Hofmann's killi (Aphyosemion hofmanni)

The Hofmann's killi (Aphyosemion hofmanni) is a freshwater fish of the family Nothobranchiidae. In the aquarium it needs water at 19–22°C (66–72°F). Native range: Africa, Known only from the type locality, a small mountainous brook in the Mbomi drainage system in southern Gabon.

Hofmann's killi care at a glance

Temperature
19–22°C (66–72°F)

Species facts

Scientific name
Aphyosemion hofmanni
Family
Nothobranchiidae (African rivulines)
Order
Cyprinodontiformes (Live bearers, Killifishes and Rivulines)
Class
Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length
5.0
Environment
Freshwater;; pH range: 6.5 - 7.2 benthopelagic; non-migratory
Climate
Tropical
Distribution
Africa: Known only from the type locality, a small mountainous brook in the Mbomi drainage system in southern Gabon.
Conservation status (IUCN)
Least Concern (LC)
Threat to humans
Harmless
Uses
Fisheries: of no interest

Sources

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

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