Congo killi
📖 Overview
Only known from brooks under forest cover . Not a seasonal killifish. Is difficult to maintain in aquarium .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Congo killi is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Congo killi is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Congo killi is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Congo killi is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic; pH range: 6.5 - 7.2; non-migratory. Tropical; 20°C - 24°C ; 4°S - 7°S southeast of Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo (Ref.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Congo Killi |
| 🌍CES | halančík konžský |
| 🇩🇪German | Schwarzflossen Prachtkärpfling · Schwarzflossiger Prachtkärpfling |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aphyosemion melanopteron | Goldstein & Ricco | 1970 | Synonym |
| Panchax congicus | Ahl | 1924 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) — 1 records indexed .
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