Starhead killi (Fenerbahce formosus)

Scientific name: Fenerbahce formosus Huber, 1979

The Starhead killi (Fenerbahce formosus) is a freshwater fish of the family Nothobranchiidae. In the aquarium it needs water at 22–24°C (72–75°F).

Starhead killi care at a glance

Temperature
22–24°C (72–75°F)

Biology

Occurs mainly in the shallow and weedy parts of brooks, small streams and swamps in the rainforest. Not a seasonal killifish. Bottom spawner, 1 month incubation.

Source: FishBase, licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

Species facts

Scientific name
Fenerbahce formosus
Family
Nothobranchiidae (African rivulines)
Order
Cyprinodontiformes (Live bearers, Killifishes and Rivulines)
Class
Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length
4.0
Environment
Freshwater;; pH range: 5.8 - 7.2 benthopelagic; non-migratory
Climate
Tropical
Distribution
Africa: drainage of the Middle Congo, including Pool Malebo with Mbamu island, in western Democratic Republic of the Congo; drainage systems of the Alima, Vouma and Likouala in eastern Congo.
Conservation status (IUCN)
Least Concern (LC)
Threat to humans
Harmless
Uses
Fisheries:; aquarium: commercial

Sources

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

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