Jewel killi (Aphyosemion exiguum)

Scientific name: Aphyosemion exiguum Boulenger, 1911

Jewel killi (Aphyosemion exiguum)

The Jewel killi (Aphyosemion exiguum) is a freshwater fish of the family Nothobranchiidae. In the aquarium it needs water at 21–24°C (70–75°F). Native range: Africa, Cameroon, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon and Congo; possibly also in the Central African Republic.

Jewel killi care at a glance

Temperature
21–24°C (70–75°F)

Biology

Occurs in swamps, swampy parts of brooks and small streams under forest cover on the inland plains rainforest. Not a seasonal killifish.

Source: FishBase, licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

Species facts

Scientific name
Aphyosemion exiguum
Family
Nothobranchiidae (African rivulines)
Order
Cyprinodontiformes (Live bearers, Killifishes and Rivulines)
Class
Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length
4.0
Environment
Freshwater;; pH range: 6.0 - 7.0; dH range: 5 - 12 benthopelagic; non-migratory
Climate
Tropical
Distribution
Africa: Cameroon, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon and Congo; possibly also in the Central African Republic.
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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