Red-finned killi (Aphyosemion amoenum)

Scientific name: Aphyosemion amoenum Radda & P?rzl, 1976

The Red-finned killi (Aphyosemion amoenum) is a freshwater fish of the family Nothobranchiidae. In the aquarium it needs water at 18–22°C (64–72°F). Native range: Africa, Cameroon.

Red-finned killi care at a glance

Temperature: 18–22°C (64–72°F)

Species facts

Scientific name: Aphyosemion amoenum
Family: Nothobranchiidae (African rivulines)
Order: Cyprinodontiformes (Live bearers, Killifishes and Rivulines)
Class: Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length: 5.0
Environment: Freshwater;; pH range: 5.8 - 7.2 benthopelagic; non-migratory
Climate: Tropical
Distribution: Africa: Cameroon.
Conservation status (IUCN): Endangered (EN) (B1ab(iii))
Threat to humans: Harmless

Sources

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

Last updated 27 September 2026