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The Nothobranch killifish (Nothobranchius janpapi) is a freshwater fish of the family Nothobranchiidae that grows up to 5 cm.
Description
The blue nothobranch is a seasonal killifish (Nothobranchiidae) from East Africa. The species is small; males are handsomely blue-coloured with reddish fin margins. It lives in small pools and swamps of floodplains and stays just below the water surface. It is a typical annual killifish: the adults die when their pool dries out, while the eggs laid on the bottom go through a dry resting phase of several months and hatch only when the rains refill the pool. It feeds on small zooplankton and insect larvae. The species is harmless to humans.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Nothobranch killifish?
The Nothobranch killifish has a torpedo-shaped body, is mainly blue and shows a plain pattern. Seasonal killifish; the eggs survive the dry season on the pool bottom and hatch with the rains.
Where does the Nothobranch killifish live?
The Nothobranch killifish lives in fresh water and is mostly found around mixed bottom. East Africa; small pools and swamps of floodplains.
How big does the Nothobranch killifish get?
The Nothobranch killifish grows to a maximum of about 5 cm.
Is the Nothobranch killifish dangerous to humans?
No, the Nothobranch killifish is harmless to humans. None required: this species is harmless to humans.
Is the Nothobranch killifish edible?
The Nothobranch killifish is not usually eaten.
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Same genus Nothobranchius
More from the family Nothobranchiidae
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