Berthold's killi
📖 Overview
Occurs in shallow parts of pools and small streams in the rain forest . Prefers clear, flowing water in coastal lowlands .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Berthold's killi is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Berthold's killi is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic; pH range: 5.8 - 7.2; non-migratory. Tropical
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🎣 Angling Guide
- medium-heavy 7ft spinning rod
- 30-50 lb braid
- fluorocarbon leader
- grass flats
- oyster bars
- marsh drains
- deeper channel edges
Use barbless hooks, minimise air exposure, and revive fish head-first in current before release.
⚠️ Slot limits protect breeding-size fish. Verify daily bag limits.
📊 Population Dynamics
| Year | Region | Index | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| - | - | - |
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Berthold's killi |
| 🌍CES | halančík Bertholdův |
| 🇩🇪German | Bertholds Prachtkärpfling |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aphyosemion bertholdi | Roloff | 1965 | Synonym |
| Roloffia bertholdi | Roloff | 1965 | Synonym |
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Berthold's killi.
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 2 records indexed .
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