The Redlined killi (Anablepsoides rubrolineatus) is a freshwater fish of the family Rivulidae that grows up to 7 cm.
Description
The Redlined killi is a small egg-laying killifish (Rivulidae) from shallow, slow-flowing fresh water of the western Amazon basin in Peru. The species has a slender, elongate body; males are brown with red longitudinal lines, females plainer. As a surface fish it lives among floating plants and leaf litter of streams and pools and snaps at small invertebrates and insect larvae falling on the water. The fish is harmless to humans.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Redlined killi?
The Redlined killi has an elongate, eel-like body and is mainly brown.
Where does the Redlined killi live?
The Redlined killi lives in fresh water and is mostly found around open water.
How big does the Redlined killi get?
The Redlined killi grows to a maximum of about 7 cm.
Is the Redlined killi dangerous to humans?
No, the Redlined killi is harmless to humans.
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Same genus Anablepsoides
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