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The Christy's killi (Aphyosemion christyi) is a freshwater fish of the family Nothobranchiidae that grows up to 6 cm.
Fresh water of Central Africa, in the Congo basin, in calm, shaded forest streams and swamps.
Description
Christy's killi is a small, colourful killifish of the family Nothobranchiidae (African killifishes) reaching about 6 cm. The male is beautifully marked, with a blue-green body full of red spots and coloured edges to the fins, while the female stays a plain brown. The species lives in small groups in quiet, shaded forest streams and swamps of the Congo basin in Central Africa. As a hunter just below the surface it eats insects, midge larvae and small zooplankton. It lays its eggs among fine water plants and leaf litter. Because of its handsome colours it is sought after by specialist killifish keepers, who keep and breed it in species tanks.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Christy's killi?
The Christy's killi has an elongate, eel-like body, is mainly blue and shows a spots pattern. Small, colourful forest-stream killifish; the male is blue-green with red spots and coloured fin margins, the female inconspicuous brown.
Where does the Christy's killi live?
The Christy's killi lives in fresh water and is mostly found around algae or seagrass beds. Fresh water of Central Africa, in the Congo basin, in calm, shaded forest streams and swamps.
How big does the Christy's killi get?
The Christy's killi grows to a maximum of about 6 cm.
Is the Christy's killi dangerous to humans?
No, the Christy's killi is harmless to humans. None required: this species is harmless to humans.
Is the Christy's killi edible?
The Christy's killi is not usually eaten.
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Same genus Aphyosemion
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