Striped nothobranch (Nothobranchius taeniopygus)

Scientific name: Nothobranchius taeniopygus Hilgendorf, 1891

The Striped nothobranch (Nothobranchius taeniopygus) is a freshwater fish of the family Nothobranchiidae. In the aquarium it needs water at 18–24°C (64–75°F).

Striped nothobranch care at a glance

Temperature: 18–24°C (64–75°F)

Biology

Dorsal spines (total): 0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 11-17; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 16 - 18. Distinguished from all other species of the genus by having a very dark to almost black scale margins in males, unique male fin coloration (a light band in the anal and caudal fins, before a wide black margin); markings are absent in females.

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Species facts

Scientific name: Nothobranchius taeniopygus
Family: Nothobranchiidae (African rivulines)
Order: Cyprinodontiformes (Live bearers, Killifishes and Rivulines)
Class: Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length: 5.5
Environment: Freshwater;; pH range: 8.2 - ?; dH range: 6 - ? benthopelagic; non-migratory
Climate: Tropical
Distribution: Africa: southern Uganda, southwestern Kenya, and central Tanzania. Introduced for mosquito control in several localities in Uganda, Kenya, Tanzania and probably Zambia.
Conservation status (IUCN): Least Concern (LC)
Threat to humans: Harmless
Uses: Aquarium: commercial