Killifish
Species in the catalogue: 75
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"Golden Pheasant" Fish
Nothobranchiidae
Callopanchax occidentalis
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
Nothobranchiidae
Fundulopanchax amieti
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
Nothobranchiidae
Aphyosemion cameronense
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
Nothobranchiidae
Fundulopanchax filamentosus
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
Nothobranchiidae
Aphyosemion loennbergii
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
Nothobranchiidae
Aphyosemion mimbon
Aphyosemion mimbon, known in the aquarium hobby as Mimbon Killifish, belongs to the family Nothobranchiidae. This small fish attracts attention with its bright, rich coloration. Its keeping does not present any…
Aphyosemion ogoense
Nothobranchiidae
Aphyosemion ogoense
Aphyosemion ogoense, also known by its scientific name Aphyosemion ogoense, belongs to the family Nothobranchiidae. A distinctive feature of this fish is its bright and original appearance. Despite its relative ease of…
Aphyosemion scheeli
Nothobranchiidae
Fundulopanchax scheeli
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
Nothobranchiidae
Aphyosemion splendopleure
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
Nothobranchiidae
Aphyosemion striatum
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
Nothobranchiidae
Fundulopanchax walkeri
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
Poeciliidae
Aplocheilichthys spilauchen
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
Killifish (Cyprinodontidae)
Esmaeilius arakensis
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
Killifish (Cyprinodontidae)
Aphaniops sirhani
Aphaniops sirhani, also known as the Azraq killifish, belongs to the family Cyprinodontidae. This attractive fish has a complicated history in its natural habitat: its natural range had almost disappeared by the early…
Banded Epiplatys
Nothobranchiidae
Epiplatys fasciolatus
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
Nothobranchiidae
Epiplatys dageti
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
Nothobranchiidae
Fundulopanchax sjostedti
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
Rivulidae
Laimosemion xiphidius
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
Killifish (Cyprinodontidae)
Cualac tessellatus
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
Nothobranchiidae
Epiplatys annulatus
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
Nothobranchiidae
Aphyosemion congicum
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
Nothobranchiidae
Fundulopanchax deltaensis
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
Killifish (Cyprinodontidae)
Cyprinodon macularius
The Desert Pupfish, scientifically known as Cyprinodon macularius, belongs to the family Cyprinodontidae. This species is unique as a "living fossil," representing one of the oldest known bony fish. Its exceptional…
Devils Hole Pupfish
Killifish (Cyprinodontidae)
Cyprinodon diabolis
Cyprinodon diabolis, also known as the Devils Hole Pupfish, belongs to the family Cyprinodontidae. This fish is one of the most astonishing and rare in the world, its natural habitat being a small oasis located in the…
Diamond Killifish
Fundulidae
Fundulus xenicus
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
Killifish (Cyprinodontidae)
Jordanella floridae
Jordanella floridae, also known as the Florida Flagfish or American Flagfish, belongs to the family Cyprinodontidae. This beautiful fish originates from the southern US state of Florida; its second name comes from the…
Gabon Killifish
Nothobranchiidae
Aphyosemion gabunense
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
Nothobranchiidae
Fundulopanchax gardneri
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
Rivulidae
Pterolebias longipinnis
Pterolebias longipinnis, known as the Golden Pterolebias, belongs to the family Rivulidae. These fish are rarely found outside their natural habitat. The reason for this is their very short lifespan, usually not…
Golden Rivulus
Rivulidae
Anablepsoides amphoreus
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
Aplocheilidae
Aplocheilus blockii
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
Rivulidae
Hypsolebias picturatus
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
Adrianichthyidae
Oryzias latipes
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
Nothobranchiidae
Epiplatys lamottei
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
Poeciliidae
Micropanchax kingii
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
Aplocheilidae
Pachypanchax sakaramyi
The Madagascar Panchax, also known by its scientific name Pachypanchax sakaramyi, belongs to the family Aplocheilidae. This killifish is remarkably popular among aquarists, despite its critically low numbers in the…
Moema piriana
Rivulidae
Moema piriana
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
Rivulidae
Xenurolebias myersi
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
Poeciliidae
Poropanchax luxophthalmus
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
Poeciliidae
Procatopus similis
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
Poeciliidae
Poropanchax normani
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
Nothobranchiidae
Nothobranchius eggersi
Nothobranchius eggersi, scientifically known as Nothobranchius eggersi, belongs to the family Nothobranchiidae. A distinctive feature is its life cycle, which in natural conditions is only one year. During this short…
Nothobranchius foerschi
Nothobranchiidae
Nothobranchius foerschi
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
Nothobranchiidae
Nothobranchius furzeri
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
Nothobranchiidae
Nothobranchius guentheri
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
Nothobranchiidae
Nothobranchius kirki
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
Nothobranchiidae
Nothobranchius korthausae
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
Nothobranchiidae
Nothobranchius melanospilus
The fish, known scientifically as Nothobranchius melanospilus, or the Black-spotted Nothobranchius, belongs to the family Nothobranchiidae, which unites all Nothobranchius species.
Nothobranchius palmqvisti
Nothobranchiidae
Nothobranchius palmqvisti
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
Nothobranchiidae
Nothobranchius patrizii
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
Nothobranchiidae
Nothobranchius rachovii
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
Nothobranchiidae
Nothobranchius ugandensis
Nothobranchius ugandensis, more commonly known as the Uganda killifish, belongs to the family Nothobranchiidae, or African rivulines. These are energetic fish with a vibrant disposition, quite easy to care for, and…
Orinoco Pterolebias
Rivulidae
Pterolebias hoignei
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
Adrianichthyidae
Oryzias eversi
Belonging to the family Adrianichthyidae, Oryzias eversi is a modest-sized but very active fish. Its ease of keeping and breeding, as well as its ability to coexist peacefully with many other species, make it an…
Oryzias woworae
Adrianichthyidae
Oryzias woworae
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
Aplocheilidae
Pachypanchax arnoulti
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
Aplocheilidae
Pachypanchax omalonotus
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
Aplocheilidae
Aplocheilus panchax
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
Rivulidae
Aphyolebias peruensis
The Peruvian Aphyolebias, scientifically known as Aphyolebias peruensis, belongs to the family Rivulidae. This elegant fish has an elongated body and inhabits the pristine tropical forests of northern Peru. Its life…
Playfair's Panchax
Aplocheilidae
Pachypanchax playfairii
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…