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Dorsalspot killifish (Campellolebias dorsimaculatus) — Rivulidae

Dorsalspot killifish

Campellolebias dorsimaculatus
Family: Rivulidae

The Dorsalspot killifish (Campellolebias dorsimaculatus) is a freshwater fish of the family Rivulidae that grows up to 4 cm.

Length
4 cm
Water
Freshwater
Diet
Carnivore
Body shape
Elongated (eel-like)
Substrate
Open water
Danger
Harmless
Edibility
Commonly eaten

Description

The dorsalspot killifish is an annual killifish (Rivulidae) from temporary pools and swamps of the coastal region of southern Brazil in South America. The species grows to about 5 cm; the male is brightly coloured with blue and brown tints and a dark spot on the dorsal fin. When the pools dry up in the dry season the adults die, but their eggs survive in the soil and hatch after the next rains. It eats small invertebrates and insect larvae. The fish is harmless to humans.

Frequently asked questions

How do you recognise the Dorsalspot killifish?

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

Where does the Dorsalspot killifish live?

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

How big does the Dorsalspot killifish get?

The Dorsalspot killifish grows to a maximum of about 4 cm.

Is the Dorsalspot killifish dangerous to humans?

No, the Dorsalspot killifish is harmless to humans.

Is the Dorsalspot killifish edible?

Yes, the Dorsalspot killifish is commonly eaten.

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All data

Identification

Dutch name
Rugvlek-killivis sourced
English name
Dorsalspot killifish sourced
Scientific name
Campellolebias dorsimaculatus
Family
Rivulidae

Appearance

Size class
Small verified
Max length (cm)
4.0 verified
Body shape
Elongated (eel-like) sourced
Dominant colour
Multicoloured sourced
Pattern
Spots sourced
Tail shape
Rounded inferred

Habitat & distribution

Water type
Freshwater sourced
Substrate
Open water sourced
Origin
Native inferred

Behaviour & biology

Diet
Carnivore inferred
Territorial
No inferred
Reproduction
Separate sexes inferred
Sexual dimorphism
Yes inferred

For anglers

Edibility
Commonly eaten inferred
Fishing method
Klein van stuk en nauwelijks een hengelsportdoel; wordt vooral incidenteel of als aasvis gevangen. 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 Campellolebias

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