The Swamp killi (Anablepsoides stagnatus) is a freshwater fish of the family Rivulidae that grows up to 6 cm.
Description
The Swamp killi is a small egg-laying killifish (Rivulidae) from shallow, slow-flowing fresh water of northern South America. The species has a slender, elongate body; males are brown with rows of blue-green spots, females plainer. As a surface fish it lives among floating plants and leaf litter of streams and pools and snaps at small invertebrates and insect larvae. The fish is harmless to humans.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Swamp killi?
The Swamp killi has an elongate, eel-like body and is mainly brown.
Where does the Swamp killi live?
The Swamp killi lives in fresh water and is mostly found around open water.
How big does the Swamp killi get?
The Swamp killi grows to a maximum of about 6 cm.
Is the Swamp killi dangerous to humans?
No, the Swamp killi is harmless to humans.
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Same genus Anablepsoides
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