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The Blue notho (Nothobranchius patrizii) is a freshwater fish of the family Nothobranchiidae that grows up to 5 cm.
Description
Patrizi's nothobranch is a seasonal killifish (Nothobranchiidae) from the coastal lowlands of East Africa. The species grows to only a few centimetres; males are spectacularly coloured with red and blue-green tints. It occurs in temporary pools, swamps and ditches of the coastal plains that dry out in the dry season. It is a bottom spawner: the adults die when their pool dries, while the eggs left in the mud go through a dry resting phase and hatch only when the rains refill the pool. It hunts insects and small invertebrates. The species is harmless to humans.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Blue notho?
The Blue notho has a torpedo-shaped body, is mainly red-orange and shows a spots pattern. Seasonal killifish: the eggs survive the dry season in the mud and hatch when it rains.
Where does the Blue notho live?
The Blue notho lives in fresh water and is mostly found around mixed bottom. Coastal lowland of East Africa; temporary pools, swamps and ditches.
How big does the Blue notho get?
The Blue notho grows to a maximum of about 5 cm.
Is the Blue notho dangerous to humans?
No, the Blue notho is harmless to humans. None required: this species is harmless to humans.
Is the Blue notho edible?
The Blue notho is not usually eaten.
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Same genus Nothobranchius
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