Pearl-spotted killifish
📖 Overview
Found in shallow water among vegetation, where it feeds on insect larvae, crustaceans, and algae. Breeds during the warmer months of the year. . 8 cm max TL . Not a seasonal killifish. Is easy to maintain in the aquarium .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal soft rays (total): 9 - 14; Anal soft rays: 9 - 13; Vertebrae: 25 - 26. This species is distinguished by the following: scales along the body 23-28; D 9-14: A 9-13; pectoral fins 12-16; pelvic fin rays 4-6; total gill rakers 11-15; jaw teeth display a long middle cusp and short lateral cusps; otoliths triangular in shape, have a prominent rostrum, and a straight sulcus; vertebrae 25-26, in the vertebral column with 5 preural vertebrae (PU1–5) with long haemal and neural spines, the presence of a small plate in front of the spines of PU5, flank scales are squarish to a vertical oval in general shape; no pelvic axillary scale; gut is s-shaped .Cross section: oval.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Pearl-spotted killifish is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Pearl-spotted killifish is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Pearl-spotted killifish is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic; non-migratory. Subtropical; 10°C - 25°C
🌿 Ecology
insect larvae, crustaceans, and algae
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🍽️ Edibility & Flavour
⚡ Nutrition
Detailed nutritional data for Pearl-spotted killifish is currently being compiled from USDA FoodData Central.
🔬 Mercury Safety
Mercury data for Pearl-spotted killifish has not yet been assigned. Please consult FDA/EPA guidance for general seafood safety advice.
🌿 Sustainability
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