Killifish
Species in the catalogue: 75
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Pterolebias zonatus
Rivulidae
Pterolebias zonatus
Pterolebias zonatus, belonging to the family Rivulidae, is an annual fish whose habitat covers the Orinoco River basin in South America. Its lifespan is determined by the alternation of rainy and dry seasons, which is…
Ricefish
Adrianichthyidae
Oryzias asinua
Oryzias asinua, known as the Asian Ricefish, belongs to the family Adrianichthyidae and is part of the Killifish group, also called Toothcarps. This fish is a close relative of the Japanese Ricefish, inheriting its…
Rivulus agilae
Rivulidae
Laimosemion agilae
Laimosemion agilae, also known as Rivulus agilae, belongs to the family Rivulidae. These fish originate from South America, where they can be found in French Guiana, Suriname, and Guyana. They are named after the…
Rivulus caudomarginatus
Rivulidae
Kryptolebias caudomarginatus
Rivulus caudomarginatus, known scientifically as Kryptolebias caudomarginatus, belongs to the family Rivulidae. This fish species originates from South America, where its wild populations are found along the coastline…
Rivulus igneus
Rivulidae
Anablepsoides igneus
The fish Rivulus igneus, scientifically known as Anablepsoides igneus, is a member of the Rivulidae family. Its natural habitat is South America, specifically the Oyapock River basin, located in the northeastern part of…
Rivulus luelingi
Rivulidae
Atlantirivulus luelingi
The fish, known by the scientific name Atlantirivulus luelingi (formerly Rivulus luelingi) and belonging to the family Rivulidae, is Rivulus luelingi. This species originates from shallow waters in the southern regions…
Roloffia huwaldi
Nothobranchiidae
Callopanchax huwaldi
The fish Roloffia huwaldi, known scientifically as Callopanchax huwaldi (formerly Roloffia huwaldi), belongs to the family Nothobranchiidae, or nothobranchs. Its homeland is West Africa, where it is found in Sierra…
Simpsonichthys santanae
Rivulidae
Simpsonichthys santanae
Simpsonichthys santanae, or Santana's Pearlfish, belongs to the family Rivulidae. These fish are closely related to Nothobranchius, which inhabit a different continent—Africa, and this connection is evident in almost…
Six-banded Panchax
Nothobranchiidae
Epiplatys sexfasciatus
The Six-banded Epiplatys, or Six-banded Panchax, scientifically known as Epiplatys sexfasciatus, belongs to the family Nothobranchiidae. This species is a rare exception among Killifish, adapting perfectly to life in…
Southern Aphyosemion
Nothobranchiidae
Aphyosemion australe
The Southern Aphyosemion, also known as the “Golden Pheasant” (scientific name Aphyosemion australe), is a representative of the family Nothobranchiidae. This fish was one of the first killifish to gain popularity in…
Striped Panchax
Aplocheilidae
Aplocheilus lineatus
Scientifically named Aplocheilus lineatus, the Striped Panchax, or Striped Asian Killifish, belongs to the family Aplocheilidae. In its natural habitat, it is quite attractive due to its unique body pattern, but…
Tanganyika Killifish
Poeciliidae
Lamprichthys tanganicanus
The Tanganyika Killifish, also known as Lamprichthys tanganicanus, belongs to the family Poeciliidae. It is noteworthy that, despite its common name, it is not related to traditional Killifish. However, it is a close…
Two-striped Aphyosemion
Nothobranchiidae
Aphyosemion bitaeniatum
The Two-striped Aphyosemion, scientifically known as Aphyosemion bitaeniatum, belongs to the family Nothobranchiidae, or nothobranchs. These vibrant fish are not particularly demanding to keep and adapt easily to…
Twostripe Lyretail
Nothobranchiidae
Aphyosemion bivittatum
Aphyosemion bivittatum, known as the Two-striped Aphyosemion, belongs to the family Nothobranchiidae. Its natural habitat is in Africa, where the fish inhabits small river systems and streams. These bodies of water are…