Swordfin killifish (Campellolebias brucei)

Scientific name: Campellolebias brucei Vaz-Ferreira & Sierra de Soriano, 1974

The Swordfin killifish (Campellolebias brucei) is a freshwater fish of the family Rivulidae. In the aquarium it needs water at 20–24°C (68–75°F). Native range: South America, Brazil.

Swordfin killifish care at a glance

Temperature: 20–24°C (68–75°F)

Biology

Aquarium specimens prefer waters with 25?C mean temperature, pH=6.8, water hardness of 10 and areas with rocks, plants and driftwood. Carnivorous, egg laying and peaceful community fish. Bottom spawner, 5 months incubation. Is very difficult to maintain in aquarium.

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Species facts

Scientific name: Campellolebias brucei
Family: Rivulidae (Rivulines)
Order: Cyprinodontiformes (Live bearers, Killifishes and Rivulines)
Class: Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length: 4.5
Environment: Freshwater; benthopelagic; non-migratory
Climate: Subtropical
Distribution: South America: Brazil.
Conservation status (IUCN): Vulnerable (VU)(B1+3bd)
Threat to humans: Harmless
Uses: Aquarium: commercial
Resilience: High, minimum population doubling time less than 15 months (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)