The Bruening's killi (Scriptaphyosemion brueningi) is a freshwater fish of the family Nothobranchiidae that grows up to 6 cm.
Description
Bruening's killi is a small, colourful killifish from coastal streams of Sierra Leone and Guinea in West Africa. The species grows to about 6 cm; males are handsomely coloured with red spots and blue and yellow tones in the fins, females inconspicuous brownish. It lives in calm, shaded forest brooks and swamps and eats small zooplankton and insect larvae. The fish is harmless to humans, occurs in the aquarium trade and is assessed as Least Concern (LC) by the IUCN.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Bruening's killi?
The Bruening's killi has an elongate, eel-like body, is mainly multicoloured and shows a spots pattern.
Where does the Bruening's killi live?
The Bruening's killi lives in fresh water and is mostly found around mixed bottom.
How big does the Bruening's killi get?
The Bruening's killi grows to a maximum of about 6 cm. On average the species is around 5 cm.
Is the Bruening's killi dangerous to humans?
No, the Bruening's killi is harmless to humans.
Is the Bruening's killi edible?
The Bruening's killi is not usually eaten.
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Same genus Scriptaphyosemion
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