red barred killi
| Scientific name | Aphyosemion elberti |
|---|---|
| Descriptor | Ahl |
| Year of description | 1924 |
| IUCN category | LC |
| Family | Nothobranchiidae |
| Genus | Aphyosemion |
Introduction
Aphyosemion elberti, commonly known as red barred killi, is a little fresh water fish from the Africa.
Who is it?
Morphology
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Type
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Average size3 cm
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Maximum size4 cm
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Type
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Average size3 cm
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Maximum size4 cm
How to recognize the red barred killi ?
The red barred killi measures between 3 and 4 cm. Given its small size, this species is commonly referred to as a "dwarf" animal. This fish is multicolore with a predominantly rouge, jaune, bleu, orange and marron body.
Sexual dimorphism
Behaviour & Life cycle
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dietcarnivorous
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Sociabilityliving in small groups
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territorialYes
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Way of livingdiurnal
The red barred killi is a fish living in small groups naturally found in the vegetation. This species is carnivorous . Measuring only a few centimeters, this small species tends to be discreet and hide in the presence of larger neighbors.
This species is territorial and does not appreciate the presence of intruders nearby, especially animals with similar behavior. However, the red barred killi has little concern for non-territorial animals.
Reproduction
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Reproductionovipare qui dépose ses Œufs dans la végétation
The red barred killi is a fish ovipare qui dépose ses Œufs dans la végétation.
Harmless species
This species does not represent any particular threats to humans when encountered in its natural environment.
Where to find it?
What is its habitat?
Natural environment characteristics
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Temperature20 - 24 °C
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pH (acidity)5.5 - 7
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gh (hardness)1 - 3
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FlowSlow
Biotope presentation
To go further
Species of the same family
redchin panchax
Nothobranchiidae
To read on the web
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Tags
Species of the same family
redchin panchax
Nothobranchiidae
Same genus
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