Red barred killi (Aphyosemion elberti)

Scientific name: Aphyosemion elberti Ahl, 1924

Red barred killi (Aphyosemion elberti)

The Red barred killi (Aphyosemion elberti) is a freshwater fish of the family Nothobranchiidae. In the aquarium it needs water at 18–22°C (64–72°F). Native range: Africa, rivers Mbam, Sanaga and Mambere (Nigeria, Cameroon and Central African Republic).

Red barred killi care at a glance

Temperature
18–22°C (64–72°F)

Species facts

Scientific name
Aphyosemion elberti
Family
Nothobranchiidae (African rivulines)
Order
Cyprinodontiformes (Live bearers, Killifishes and Rivulines)
Class
Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length
4.0
Environment
Freshwater;; pH range: 6.6 - 7.2 benthopelagic
Climate
Tropical
Distribution
Africa: rivers Mbam, Sanaga and Mambere (Nigeria, Cameroon and Central African Republic)..
Conservation status (IUCN)
Least Concern (LC)
Threat to humans
Harmless

Sources

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

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