Fin's Fish Guide
The Liberian killi (Scriptaphyosemion liberiense) is a freshwater fish of the family Nothobranchiidae that grows up to 6 cm.
Description
The Liberian killi is a small, colourful killifish of the family Nothobranchiidae from the coastal rainforest of West Africa. The species grows to about 6 cm; males are handsomely marked in blue, yellow and red, females plain. It inhabits brooks, swamps, pools and small streams in the coastal rainforest. Unlike the true seasonal killifishes this is not a seasonal species of drying pools. It feeds on small invertebrates and insects. The species is popular with killifish hobbyists. Owing to its small size it has no fishery value and is harmless to humans.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Liberian killi?
The Liberian killi has an elongate, eel-like body, is mainly blue and shows a spots pattern. Beautifully blue-yellow-red marked males; not a seasonal killifish.
Where does the Liberian killi live?
The Liberian killi lives in fresh water and is mostly found around mixed bottom. West Africa; streams, swamps and pools of the coastal rainforest.
How big does the Liberian killi get?
The Liberian killi grows to a maximum of about 6 cm.
Is the Liberian killi dangerous to humans?
No, the Liberian killi is harmless to humans. None required: this species is harmless to humans.
Is the Liberian killi edible?
The Liberian killi is not usually eaten.
Want the complete picture on the Liberian killi?
Point your camera at the fish and Fin names the species in seconds. Free, and the Liberian killi is one of 12,519 species in the app.
All data
Identification
Appearance
Habitat & distribution
Behaviour & biology
For anglers
Safety
Status & sources
Same genus Scriptaphyosemion
More from the family Nothobranchiidae
Want the complete picture on the Liberian killi?
Point your camera at the fish and Fin names the species in seconds. Free, and the Liberian killi is one of 12,519 species in the app.