Bates' killi
📖 Overview
Restricted to the inland plateau where it inhabits raffia swamps and swampy parts of shallow brooks under forest cover . Bottom spawner, 2 months incubation .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Bates' killi is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Bates' killi is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic; pH range: 5.8 - 7.2; non-migratory. Tropical; 22°C - 26°C
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Bates' Killi |
| 🇩🇪German | Bates Prachtkarpfling |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aphyosemion beauforti | Ahl | 1924 | Synonym |
| Aphyosemion gustavi | Ahl | 1924 | Synonym |
| Aphyosemion kunzi | Radda | 1975 | Synonym |
| Aphyosemion schreineri | Ahl | 1935 | Synonym |
| Aphyosemion spectabile | Böhm | 1975 | Synonym |
| Aphyosemion splendidum | Pellegrin | 1930 | Synonym |
| Fundulopanchax batesii | Boulenger | 1911 | Synonym |
| Fundulopanchax kunzi | Radda | 1975 | Synonym |
| Fundulus batesii | Boulenger | 1911 | Synonym |
| Fundulus beauforti | Ahl | 1924 | Synonym |
| Fundulus gustavi | Ahl | 1924 | Synonym |
| Fundulus splendidus | Pellegrin | 1930 | Synonym |
| Raddaella batesii | Boulenger | 1911 | Synonym |
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Bates' killi.
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 48 records indexed .
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