Killifish

Species in the catalogue: 75

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  • "Golden Pheasant" Fish

    "Golden Pheasant" Fish

    Callopanchax occidentalis

    Nothobranchiidae

    Roloffia occidentalis, also known as the "Golden Pheasant" fish, belongs to the family Nothobranchiidae. Its scientific name is Callopanchax occidentalis, although it was formerly known as Roloffia occidentalis.

  • Aphyosemion Amieti

    Aphyosemion Amieti

    Fundulopanchax amieti

    Nothobranchiidae

    Aphyosemion Amieti, known scientifically as Fundulopanchax amieti, belongs to the family Nothobranchiidae. These fish originate from the central regions of Africa, predominantly inhabiting the Sanaga River basin in…

  • Aphyosemion cameronense

    Aphyosemion cameronense

    Aphyosemion cameronense

    Nothobranchiidae

    Aphyosemion cameronense, known in scientific literature as Aphyosemion cameronense, is a member of the family Nothobranchiidae. This small fish is distinguished by its bright coloration and rather spirited character.…

  • Aphyosemion filamentosum

    Aphyosemion filamentosum

    Fundulopanchax filamentosus

    Nothobranchiidae

    Aphyosemion Filamentosum, scientifically known as Fundulopanchax filamentosus, belongs to the family Nothobranchiidae. This fish attracts with its bright and beautiful appearance but is quite rare in aquariums due to…

  • Aphyosemion loennbergii

    Aphyosemion loennbergii

    Aphyosemion loennbergii

    Nothobranchiidae

    Known scientifically as Aphyosemion loennbergii, this fish is a member of the Nothobranchiidae family. It owes its name to the Swedish zoologist Einar Lönnberg. This species is quite rare in aquariums and is practically…

  • Aphyosemion mimbon

    Aphyosemion mimbon

    Aphyosemion mimbon

    Nothobranchiidae

    Aphyosemion mimbon is a member of the family Nothobranchiidae. This small fish attracts attention with its bright, saturated colours. It is not difficult to keep, but breeding can be a serious challenge for beginners.

  • Aphyosemion ogoense

    Aphyosemion ogoense

    Aphyosemion ogoense

    Nothobranchiidae

    Aphyosemion ogoense belongs to the family Nothobranchiidae and is striking for its vivid appearance. Though relatively easy to care for and undemanding, it seldom appears in shops because breeding is difficult. This has…

  • Aphyosemion scheeli

    Aphyosemion scheeli

    Fundulopanchax scheeli

    Nothobranchiidae

    Fundulopanchax scheeli, known as Aphyosemion scheeli, belongs to the family Nothobranchiidae. This fish was named in honor of the Danish ichthyologist Jorgen Jacob Scheel (1916–1989). Interestingly, until 2002, the…

  • Aphyosemion Splendid

    Aphyosemion Splendid

    Aphyosemion splendopleure

    Nothobranchiidae

    Aphyosemion splendopleure, known as the Aphyosemion Splendid, is a member of the Nothobranchiidae family. The coloration of the male fish is unique, as it's impossible to pinpoint a dominant shade, making it very…

  • Aphyosemion striatum

    Aphyosemion striatum

    Aphyosemion striatum

    Nothobranchiidae

    Aphyosemion striatum, also known as the Red-striped Killifish, belongs to the family Nothobranchiidae. This miniature and beautiful fish is undemanding and peaceful, making it an excellent choice for beginner aquarists.…

  • Aphyosemion walkeri

    Aphyosemion walkeri

    Fundulopanchax walkeri

    Nothobranchiidae

    Fundulopanchax walkeri, also known as Aphyosemion walkeri, belongs to the family Nothobranchiidae. This miniature fish has an attractive appearance but is not particularly friendly. It is essentially a small predator,…

  • Aplocheilichthys spilauchen

    Aplocheilichthys spilauchen

    Aplocheilichthys spilauchen

    Poeciliidae

    Aplocheilichthys spilauchen, known scientifically as Aplocheilichthys spilauchen, is a member of the Poeciliidae family. This small but elegant fish attracts attention with its unusual coloration. It looks particularly…

  • Arak Killifish

    Arak Killifish

    Esmaeilius arakensis

    Killifish (Cyprinodontidae)

    Esmaeilius arakensis, or the Arak Killifish, belongs to the family Cyprinodontidae. This fish is not frequently encountered in aquariums, partly due to its modest coloration and not always docile temperament.…

  • Azraq Killifish

    Azraq Killifish

    Aphaniops sirhani

    Killifish (Cyprinodontidae)

    Aphaniops sirhani, known as the Azraq killifish, belongs to the family Cyprinodontidae. This attractive fish has had a difficult history in its natural habitat: by the early 1990s its native range had almost disappeared…

  • Banded Epiplatys

    Banded Epiplatys

    Epiplatys fasciolatus

    Nothobranchiidae

    Epiplatys fasciolatus, also known as the Banded Epiplatys, is a member of the Nothobranchiidae family. This iridescent fish is characterized by a beautiful combination of bright pink and green hues. It is often confused…

  • Black-jaw Panchax

    Black-jaw Panchax

    Epiplatys dageti

    Nothobranchiidae

    The Epiplatys dageti, also known as the Black-jaw Panchax, belongs to the family Nothobranchiidae. This peaceful and elegant fish is a perfect fit for a community aquarium. They are moderately hardy and undemanding,…

  • Blue Gularis Killifish

    Blue Gularis Killifish

    Fundulopanchax sjostedti

    Nothobranchiidae

    The Blue Gularis Killifish, scientifically known as Fundulopanchax sjostedti, belongs to the family Nothobranchiidae. Previously, this species was classified under the genus Aphyosemion. It can be found for sale under…

  • Blue-striped Rivulus

    Blue-striped Rivulus

    Laimosemion xiphidius

    Rivulidae

    The Blue-striped Rivulus, scientifically known as Laimosemion xiphidius (formerly Rivulus xiphidius), is a member of the Rivulidae family. Its natural habitat is located in South America, specifically in the Oyapock…

  • Checkered Killifish

    Checkered Killifish

    Cualac tessellatus

    Killifish (Cyprinodontidae)

    Cualac tessellatus, or the Checkered Killifish, belongs to the family Cyprinodontidae. This species is not commonly found in the aquarium hobby due to its narrow and shrinking habitat range. Nevertheless, it can be…

  • Clown Killifish

    Clown Killifish

    Epiplatys annulatus

    Nothobranchiidae

    The Torch Epiplatys, or Clown Killifish (scientific name Epiplatys annulatus), belongs to the family Nothobranchiidae. This fish attracts with its vibrant coloration, activity, and unique appearance. It is considered…

  • Congo Aphyosemion

    Congo Aphyosemion

    Aphyosemion congicum

    Nothobranchiidae

    Aphyosemion congicum, or the Congo Aphyosemion, is a representative of the family Nothobranchiidae. This fish is not often found in home aquariums, as its keeping requires certain efforts, and breeding offspring is…

  • Delta Killifish

    Delta Killifish

    Fundulopanchax deltaensis

    Nothobranchiidae

    Belonging to the family Nothobranchiidae, the Delta Killifish, scientifically known as Fundulopanchax deltaensis, is a truly amazing fish. Its original and vibrant coloration is not often found in natural waters.…

  • Desert Pupfish

    Desert Pupfish

    Cyprinodon macularius

    Killifish (Cyprinodontidae)

    The desert pupfish, scientifically known as Cyprinodon macularius, belongs to the family Cyprinodontidae. This species is remarkable as a "living fossil", representing one of the oldest members of bony fishes. Its…

  • Devils Hole Pupfish

    Devils Hole Pupfish

    Cyprinodon diabolis

    Killifish (Cyprinodontidae)

    Cyprinodon diabolis, known as the Devils Hole Pupfish, belongs to the family Cyprinodontidae. This fish is among the most remarkable and rare in the world. Its natural habitat is a small oasis in the desert region of…

  • Diamond Killifish

    Diamond Killifish

    Fundulus xenicus

    Fundulidae

    Fundulus xenicus, or the Diamond Killifish, belongs to the family Fundulidae. Despite its outstanding hardiness and high endurance, this species is not suitable for a community tank, as its habitat is exclusively…

  • Flagfish

    Flagfish

    Jordanella floridae

    Killifish (Cyprinodontidae)

    Jordanella floridae, commonly known as the flagfish, belongs to the family Cyprinodontidae. This attractive fish is native to Florida in the southern United States; its common name comes from the striking resemblance of…

  • Gabon Killifish

    Gabon Killifish

    Aphyosemion gabunense

    Nothobranchiidae

    The Gabon Killifish, or Aphyosemion gabunense, belongs to the family Nothobranchiidae. This miniature fish boasts iridescent, vibrant coloration, which varies depending on its region of origin. Accordingly, three…

  • Gardner's Killifish

    Gardner's Killifish

    Fundulopanchax gardneri

    Nothobranchiidae

    Gardner's Killifish, also known as Fundulopanchax gardneri (scientific name Fundulopanchax gardneri), belongs to the family Nothobranchiidae. This vibrant and attractive fish is easy to keep and successfully breed, and…

  • Golden Pterolebias

    Golden Pterolebias

    Pterolebias longipinnis

    Rivulidae

    Pterolebias longipinnis, the golden pterolebias, belongs to the family Rivulidae. These fish are rarely seen outside their natural range, mainly because they live for only about a year. However, it is often more…

  • Golden Rivulus

    Golden Rivulus

    Anablepsoides amphoreus

    Rivulidae

    The Golden Rivulus, scientifically known as Anablepsoides amphoreus, though previously called Rivulus amphoreus, is a member of the Rivulidae family. This fish originates from the waters of South America, where it is…

  • Green Panchax

    Green Panchax

    Aplocheilus blockii

    Aplocheilidae

    The scientific name Aplocheilus blockii includes this species, also known as Block's Aplocheilus or Green Panchax, in the family Aplocheilidae. This fish is easy to keep and undemanding, thrives in community tanks, and…

  • Hypsolebias picturatus

    Hypsolebias picturatus

    Hypsolebias picturatus

    Rivulidae

    Hypsolebias picturatus is the scientific name for this fish. This species belongs to the family Rivulidae and is found in the water bodies of the eastern states of Brazil, within the São Francisco River basin. Its…

  • Japanese Ricefish

    Japanese Ricefish

    Oryzias latipes

    Adrianichthyidae

    The Japanese Ricefish, scientifically known as Oryzias latipes, is a species belonging to the family Adrianichthyidae. This small and graceful fish has enjoyed consistent popularity in Southeast Asia for many centuries,…

  • Lamotte's Epiplatys

    Lamotte's Epiplatys

    Epiplatys lamottei

    Nothobranchiidae

    The Red-spotted Panchax, also known as Lamotte's Epiplatys (Epiplatys lamottei), belongs to the family Nothobranchiidae. Thanks to its original and remarkably colorful pattern, which is not often found among freshwater…

  • Lampeye Killifish

    Lampeye Killifish

    Micropanchax kingii

    Poeciliidae

    The scientific name Micropanchax kingii groups the Lampeye Killifish with the Poeciliidae family. This is a schooling fish of modest size, reaching only 3 cm in length. Although they may seem unremarkable individually,…

  • Madagascar Panchax

    Madagascar Panchax

    Pachypanchax sakaramyi

    Aplocheilidae

    The Madagascar Panchax, Pachypanchax sakaramyi, belongs to the family Aplocheilidae. This killifish is popular in the hobby despite being critically endangered in the wild. Many breeders and aquarists successfully keep…

  • Moema piriana

    Moema piriana

    Moema piriana

    Rivulidae

    The scientific name Moema piriana belongs to a representative of the Rivuline family. This beautiful annual fish originates from South America, where it can be found in its natural habitat. The fish is widespread…

  • Myers' Killifish

    Myers' Killifish

    Xenurolebias myersi

    Rivulidae

    Myers' Killifish, scientifically known as Xenurolebias myersi, belongs to the Rivulidae family. This striking striped fish was named in honour of the American ichthyologist George Sprague Myers. Its discovery and…

  • Neon Lampeye

    Neon Lampeye

    Poropanchax luxophthalmus

    Poeciliidae

    The Neon Lampeye, scientifically known as Poropanchax luxophthalmus (formerly classified as Aplocheilichthys luxophthalmus), is a member of the Poeciliidae family. This beautiful schooling fish is easy to keep and…

  • Nigerian Lampeye

    Nigerian Lampeye

    Procatopus similis

    Poeciliidae

    The Nigerian or Iridescent Lampeye, scientifically known as Procatopus similis, is a member of the Poeciliidae family. Despite its modest size, this fish attracts attention with its amazing, iridescent body coloration,…

  • Norman's Lampeye Killifish

    Norman's Lampeye Killifish

    Poropanchax normani

    Poeciliidae

    Norman's Lampeye, also known as Poropanchax normani, belongs to the family Poeciliidae (livebearers). These peaceful schooling fish are easy to keep and breed, making them a wonderful addition to any freshwater…

  • Nothobranchius eggersi

    Nothobranchius eggersi

    Nothobranchius eggersi

    Nothobranchiidae

    Nothobranchius eggersi belongs to the family Nothobranchiidae. The most striking feature is its life cycle: in nature, it lives for just one year. In this short span, the fish completes its entire journey from birth…

  • Nothobranchius foerschi

    Nothobranchius foerschi

    Nothobranchius foerschi

    Nothobranchiidae

    Nothobranchius foerschi, or Foersch's Nothobranch, belongs to the family Nothobranchiidae. This small African fish attracts attention with its beauty, but one of its characteristics is an extremely limited lifespan. In…

  • Nothobranchius furzeri

    Nothobranchius furzeri

    Nothobranchius furzeri

    Nothobranchiidae

    Nothobranchius furzeri, scientifically known as Nothobranchius furzeri, belongs to the family Nothobranchiidae, known as Nothobranchs. This species was named after Richard E. Furzer, who first discovered it. In their…

  • Nothobranchius guentheri

    Nothobranchius guentheri

    Nothobranchius guentheri

    Nothobranchiidae

    The fish, known by its scientific name Nothobranchius guentheri, belongs to the family Nothobranchiidae, or African killifishes. It was named after Albert Günther, a British ichthyologist of German origin (1830–1914);…

  • Nothobranchius kirki

    Nothobranchius kirki

    Nothobranchius kirki

    Nothobranchiidae

    Nothobranchius kirki, scientifically known as Nothobranchius kirki, belongs to the family Nothobranchiidae, or African Rivulines. This is an attractive fish with a distinct personality, especially the males. While…

  • Nothobranchius korthausae

    Nothobranchius korthausae

    Nothobranchius korthausae

    Nothobranchiidae

    Nothobranchius korthausae, or Korthaus' Nothobranch, is a species belonging to the family Nothobranchiidae, and although its coloration is not particularly original, the overall appearance of the fish is quite…

  • Nothobranchius melanospilus

    Nothobranchius melanospilus

    Nothobranchius melanospilus

    Nothobranchiidae

    The fish, known scientifically as Nothobranchius melanospilus, or the Black-spotted Nothobranchius, belongs to the family Nothobranchiidae, which unites all Nothobranchius species.

  • Nothobranchius palmqvisti

    Nothobranchius palmqvisti

    Nothobranchius palmqvisti

    Nothobranchiidae

    The fish Nothobranchius palmqvisti, known scientifically as Nothobranchius palmqvisti, is a member of the family Nothobranchiidae, which includes African rivulines, or Nothobranchius. It is named in honor of G.…

  • Nothobranchius patrizii

    Nothobranchius patrizii

    Nothobranchius patrizii

    Nothobranchiidae

    Nothobranchius patrizii is a representative of the family Nothobranchiidae, also known as African Rivulines. These fish are characterized by their bright, lively nature, especially the males. Although their keeping is…

  • Nothobranchius rachovii

    Nothobranchius rachovii

    Nothobranchius rachovii

    Nothobranchiidae

    Nothobranchius rachovii, more commonly known as Rachow's Nothobranch, is a member of the family Nothobranchiidae. This fish attracts with its bright and beautiful appearance, displaying one of the most colorful guises…

  • Nothobranchius ugandensis

    Nothobranchius ugandensis

    Nothobranchius ugandensis

    Nothobranchiidae

    Nothobranchius ugandensis belongs to the family Nothobranchiidae, known as African killifish. These are energetic, colourful fish that are straightforward to keep, and their breeding method is distinctly unusual.

  • Orinoco Pterolebias

    Orinoco Pterolebias

    Pterolebias hoignei

    Rivulidae

    Pterolebias hoignei, known as the Orinoco Pterolebias, is a member of the family Rivulidae, which includes many species of rivuline killifish. This vibrant annual fish lives in the wild in temporary water bodies that…

  • Oryzias eversi

    Oryzias eversi

    Oryzias eversi

    Adrianichthyidae

    Oryzias eversi belongs to the family Adrianichthyidae. It is a small but very active fish. It is easy to keep and breed, and peaceful with many other species, making it an excellent choice for beginners in the hobby.

  • Oryzias woworae

    Oryzias woworae

    Oryzias woworae

    Adrianichthyidae

    Oryzias woworae, known as the Sulawesi ricefish, is classified in the family Adrianichthyidae. This fish received its interesting name in honour of Daisy Wowor of the Museum Zoologicum Bogoriense on Java, Indonesia, who…

  • Pachypanchax arnoulti

    Pachypanchax arnoulti

    Pachypanchax arnoulti

    Aplocheilidae

    Pachypanchax arnoulti, or Arnoult's Panchax, is a member of the Aplocheilidae family. This fish readily adapts to aquarium conditions and does not require complex care, but tankmates small enough to swallow are likely…

  • Pachypanchax omalonotus

    Pachypanchax omalonotus

    Pachypanchax omalonotus

    Aplocheilidae

    Pachypanchax omalonotus, or Omalonotus Panchax, belongs to the family Aplocheilidae. This species is well-known in aquaristics and is distinguished by a variety of colorations depending on geographic origin. Numerous…

  • Panchax

    Panchax

    Aplocheilus panchax

    Aplocheilidae

    The scientific name Aplocheilus panchax indicates that this fish belongs to the family Aplocheilidae. Known as Panchax, this killifish is one of the most popular and recognizable among aquarists, largely due to the wide…

  • Peruvian Aphyolebias

    Peruvian Aphyolebias

    Aphyolebias peruensis

    Rivulidae

    The Peruvian Aphyolebias, scientifically known as Aphyolebias peruensis, belongs to the family Rivulidae. This is a graceful fish with an elongated body that inhabits pristine tropical forests in northern Peru. It has a…

  • Playfair's Panchax

    Playfair's Panchax

    Pachypanchax playfairii

    Aplocheilidae

    Pachypanchax playfairii, or Playfair's Panchax, belongs to the family Aplocheilidae. This tropical killifish, native to the Seychelles, is quite large among members of the Killifish genus. It exhibits a high degree of…