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Lefini killifish (Aphyosemion lefiniense) — Nothobranchiidae

Lefini killifish

Aphyosemion lefiniense
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The Lefini killifish (Aphyosemion lefiniense) is a freshwater fish of the family Nothobranchiidae that grows up to 5 cm.

Length
5 cm
Water
Freshwater
Diet
Carnivore
Behaviour
Small groups
Body shape
Elongated (eel-like)
Substrate
Open water
Danger
Harmless
Edibility
Not eaten

Description

The Lefini killifish is a killifish (Nothobranchiidae) from small forest streams, pools and swamps of the Congo basin in Central Africa. The species grows to about 5 cm; males are brightly coloured with red, blue and yellow spots and coloured fin margins, females stay an inconspicuous brown. As a fish of shallow, often shaded and oxygen-poor water it snaps at insect larvae, small crustaceans and worms; many species lay their eggs among leaf litter. The fish is harmless to humans.

Frequently asked questions

How do you recognise the Lefini killifish?

The Lefini killifish has an elongate, eel-like body, is mainly multicoloured and shows a spots pattern.

Where does the Lefini killifish live?

The Lefini killifish lives in fresh water and is mostly found around open water.

How big does the Lefini killifish get?

The Lefini killifish grows to a maximum of about 5 cm.

Is the Lefini killifish dangerous to humans?

No, the Lefini killifish is harmless to humans.

Is the Lefini killifish edible?

The Lefini killifish is not usually eaten.

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All data

Identification

Dutch name
Lefini-prachtkilli sourced
English name
Lefini killifish sourced
Scientific name
Aphyosemion lefiniense
Family
Nothobranchiidae

Appearance

Size class
Small verified
Max length (cm)
5.0 verified
Body shape
Elongated (eel-like) sourced
Dominant colour
Multicoloured sourced
Pattern
Spots sourced
Tail shape
Rounded inferred
Mouth position
Superior (upward) inferred
Lips
Thin inferred
Barbels
No sourced
Dorsal fins
One continuous inferred
Dorsal spines
No sourced

Habitat & distribution

Water type
Freshwater sourced
Substrate
Open water sourced
Origin
Native sourced

Behaviour & biology

Diet
Carnivore sourced
Social behaviour
Small groups inferred
Territorial
No inferred
Reproduction
Separate sexes sourced
Sexual dimorphism
Yes inferred

For anglers

Edibility
Not eaten sourced
Fishing method
Geen doelsoort voor de hengelsport; hooguit incidentele vangst of bruikbaar als aasvisje. inferred
Regulations source
FishBase ↗ inferred

Safety

Danger to humans
Harmless verified

Status & sources

Sources
FishBase via GBIF (DwC-A), CC-BY-NC 4.0

Same genus Aphyosemion

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