Jamaican killifish
📖 Overview
Inhabits shallow (1.5 m), crystal clear waters (pH 8.2) with a bottom of sand and some soft patches of silt. Hides among submerged and floating aquatic vegetation. Feeds on damselfly and dragonfly nymphs, other aquatic larvae, ostracods, copepods and snails. Eggs measure 1.2-1.4 mm in diameter and hatch in about 9 days . Not a seasonal killifish. Is difficult to maintain in aquarium .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Jamaican killifish is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Jamaican killifish is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Jamaican killifish is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Jamaican killifish is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; demersal; pH range: 7.2 - 8.0; dH range: 6 - 15. Tropical; 24°C - 26°C Central America: Jamaica.
🌿 Ecology
damselfly and dragonfly nymphs, other aquatic larvae, ostracods, copepods and snails
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🍽️ Edibility & Flavour
"Jamaican killifish is an edible species."
- Clear, bright eyes — cloudy eyes indicate age
- Firm flesh that springs back when pressed
- Fresh ocean smell, never strong or ammonia-like
- Bright red or pink gills, not grey or brown
- Shiny, moist skin with scales tightly attached
- Cloudy or sunken eyes
- Strong fishy or ammonia odour
- Soft, mushy flesh that doesn't spring back
- Discoloured or dry flesh
⚡ Nutrition
Detailed nutritional data for Jamaican killifish is currently being compiled from USDA FoodData Central.
🔬 Mercury Safety
Mercury data for Jamaican killifish has not yet been assigned. Please consult FDA/EPA guidance for general seafood safety advice.
🌿 Sustainability
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chriopeoides pengelleyi | Fowler | 1939 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 5 records indexed .
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