Nigerian killi (Fundulopanchax gardneri nigerianus)

Scientific name: Fundulopanchax gardneri nigerianus Clausen, 1963

The Nigerian killi (Fundulopanchax gardneri nigerianus) is a freshwater fish of the family Nothobranchiidae. In the aquarium it needs water at 22–25°C (72–77°F). Native range: Africa, Nigeria and Cameroon.

Nigerian killi care at a glance

Temperature
22–25°C (72–77°F)

Species facts

Scientific name
Fundulopanchax gardneri nigerianus
Family
Nothobranchiidae (African rivulines)
Order
Cyprinodontiformes (Live bearers, Killifishes and Rivulines)
Class
Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length
6.0
Environment
Freshwater;; pH range: 6.5 - 7.2 benthopelagic; non-migratory
Climate
Tropical
Distribution
Africa: Nigeria and Cameroon
Conservation status (IUCN)
Not Evaluated
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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