Saberfin killie (Terranatos dolichopterus)

Scientific name: Terranatos dolichopterus Weitzman & Wourms, 1967

The Saberfin killie (Terranatos dolichopterus) is a freshwater fish of the family Rivulidae. In the aquarium it needs water at 20–25°C (68–77°F). Native range: South America, Orinoco River basin, Venezuela.

Saberfin killie care at a glance

Temperature: 20–25°C (68–77°F)

Biology

Bottom spawner, 4-5 months incubation. Is very difficult, experimented, to maintain in aquarium.

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Species facts

Scientific name: Terranatos dolichopterus
Family: Rivulidae (Rivulines)
Order: Cyprinodontiformes (Live bearers, Killifishes and Rivulines)
Class: Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length: 4.0
Environment: Freshwater;; pH range: 6.0 - 6.5; dH range: 4 - 6 demersal; non-migratory
Climate: Tropical
Distribution: South America: Orinoco River basin, Venezuela.
Conservation status (IUCN): Not Evaluated
Threat to humans: Harmless
Uses: Aquarium: commercial
Resilience: High, minimum population doubling time less than 15 months (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)