Elegant killi
📖 Overview
Occurs in brooks, swamps parts of small streams, swamps, pools and border regions of lakes; 5 cm TL . Not a seasonal killifish; difficult to maintain in aquarium .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Elegant killi is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Elegant killi is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic; pH range: 6.5 - 7.2; non-migratory. Tropical; 20°C - 24°C
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Elegant Killi |
| 🌍CES | halančík elegantní |
| 🇩🇪German | Eleganter Prachtkärpfling |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Haplochilus elegans | Boulenger | 1899 | Synonym |
| Panchax elegans | Boulenger | 1899 | Synonym |
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Elegant killi.
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 69 records indexed .
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