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The Pangani nothobranch (Nothobranchius palmqvisti) is a freshwater fish of the family Nothobranchiidae that grows up to 5 cm.
Description
The Pangani nothobranch is a small, annual killifish from Kenya and Tanzania, in the Pangani drainage. The species grows to about 5 cm; males are handsomely red and blue. It lives in temporary pools in floodplains, swamps and ditches that dry out in the dry season, and lays up to about two hundred eggs in the muddy bottom, where they survive the drought and hatch after two to four months. Because of its limited range the species is listed as Vulnerable (VU) on the IUCN Red List.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Pangani nothobranch?
The Pangani nothobranch has a torpedo-shaped body, is mainly red-orange and shows a marbled pattern. Brightly coloured males; annual killifish with drought-surviving eggs
Where does the Pangani nothobranch live?
The Pangani nothobranch lives in fresh water and is mostly found around mixed bottom. East Africa
How big does the Pangani nothobranch get?
The Pangani nothobranch grows to a maximum of about 5 cm.
Is the Pangani nothobranch dangerous to humans?
No, the Pangani nothobranch 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 Pangani nothobranch edible?
The Pangani nothobranch is not usually eaten.
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Same genus Nothobranchius
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