Kribi killi (Fundulopanchax fallax)

Scientific name: Fundulopanchax fallax Ahl, 1935

The Kribi killi (Fundulopanchax fallax) is a freshwater fish of the family Nothobranchiidae. In the aquarium it needs water at 22–26°C (72–79°F). Native range: Africa, Cameroon.

Kribi killi care at a glance

Temperature
22–26°C (72–79°F)

Biology

Occurs in swamps and swampy parts of brooks in the humid coastal rainforest. Bottom spawner, 2 months incubation. Is very difficult to maintain in aquarium. Omnivorous and egg-layer.

Source: FishBase, licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

Species facts

Scientific name
Fundulopanchax fallax
Family
Nothobranchiidae (African rivulines)
Order
Cyprinodontiformes (Live bearers, Killifishes and Rivulines)
Class
Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length
9.0
Environment
Freshwater;; pH range: 5.8 - 7.2 benthopelagic; non-migratory
Climate
Tropical
Distribution
Africa: Cameroon.
Conservation status (IUCN)
Endangered (EN) (B2ab(iii))
Threat to humans
Harmless
Uses
Aquarium: commercial

Sources

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

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