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Goldline killi (Campellolebias chrysolineatus) — Rivulidae

Goldline killi

Campellolebias chrysolineatus
Family: Rivulidae

The Goldline killi (Campellolebias chrysolineatus) is a freshwater fish of the family Rivulidae that grows up to 5 cm.

Length
5 cm
Water
Freshwater
Diet
Carnivore
Body shape
Elongated (eel-like)
Substrate
Open water
Danger
Harmless
Range
South America: Brazil
Edibility
Commonly eaten

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Description

The goldline killi is a small egg-laying killifish (Rivulidae) from shallow, slow-flowing fresh water of the coastal region of southeastern Brazil. The species grows to about 5 cm and has a slender body; males are brown with glittering golden longitudinal lines and colourful fins, females plainer. As a surface fish it lives among floating plants and leaf litter of streams and swamps and snaps at small invertebrates. The fish is harmless to humans.

Frequently asked questions

How do you recognise the Goldline killi?

The Goldline killi has an elongate, eel-like body, is mainly brown and shows a horizontal stripes pattern.

Where does the Goldline killi live?

The Goldline killi lives in fresh water and is mostly found around open water. South America: Brazil

How big does the Goldline killi get?

The Goldline killi grows to a maximum of about 5 cm.

Is the Goldline killi dangerous to humans?

No, the Goldline killi is harmless to humans. This species is harmless to humans. No specific first aid is needed. Still handle the fish with care: mind the fin rays and the sharp edges of the gill cover, and rinse any scratch with clean water and cover it. For a dirty or deep wound check tetanus status.

Is the Goldline killi edible?

Yes, the Goldline killi is commonly eaten.

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All data

Identification

English name
Goldline killi sourced
Scientific name
Campellolebias chrysolineatus
Family
Rivulidae

Appearance

Size class
Small verified
Max length (cm)
5.0 verified
Body shape
Elongated (eel-like) sourced
Dominant colour
Brown sourced
Pattern
Horizontal stripes sourced
Tail shape
Rounded inferred

Habitat & distribution

Water type
Freshwater sourced
Substrate
Open water sourced
Natural range
South America: Brazil sourced
Origin
Native inferred

Behaviour & biology

Diet
Carnivore inferred
Diet (detail)
Small fishes, crustaceans and invertebrates inferred
Territorial
No inferred
Reproduction
Separate sexes inferred
Sexual dimorphism
Yes sourced
Seasonality
Present year-round in its habitat; no pronounced seasonality known. inferred

For anglers

Edibility
Commonly eaten inferred
Fishing method
Small in size and barely an angling target; mostly caught incidentally or as baitfish. inferred
Regulations source
FishBase ↗ inferred

Safety

Danger to humans
Harmless verified
First aid
This species is harmless to humans. No specific first aid is needed. Still handle the fish with care: mind the fin rays and the sharp edges of the gill cover, and rinse any scratch with clean water and cover it. For a dirty or deep wound check tetanus status. verified

Status & sources

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

Same genus Campellolebias

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