Mnanzini nothobranch (Nothobranchius willerti)

Scientific name: Nothobranchius willerti Wildekamp, 1992

The Mnanzini nothobranch (Nothobranchius willerti) is a freshwater fish of the family Nothobranchiidae. In the aquarium it needs water at 24–28°C (75–82°F). Native range: Africa, Kenya.

Mnanzini nothobranch care at a glance

Temperature
24–28°C (75–82°F)

Biology

Bottom spawner, 3 months incubation. Is difficult to maintain in aquarium.

Source: FishBase, licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

Species facts

Scientific name
Nothobranchius willerti
Family
Nothobranchiidae (African rivulines)
Order
Cyprinodontiformes (Live bearers, Killifishes and Rivulines)
Class
Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length
4.0
Environment
Freshwater; benthopelagic; non-migratory
Climate
Tropical
Distribution
Africa: Kenya.
Conservation status (IUCN)
Vulnerable (VU) (D2)
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.

Last updated