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Aphyosemion lujae

Aphyosemion lujae
LC · Least Concern

The Aphyosemion lujae is a freshwater fish of the family Nothobranchiidae that grows up to 5 cm.

Length
5 cm
Water
Freshwater
Diet
Omnivore
Behaviour
Small groups
Body shape
Elongated (eel-like)
Substrate
Mixed bottom
Danger
Harmless
Edibility
Not eaten

Description

Luja's killifish is a small egg-laying toothcarp (Nothobranchiidae) from the fresh waters of Central Africa. The species is small and the males are handsomely coloured with red markings and colourful fins. It inhabits brooks and small streams in rainforest and gallery forest, often in shaded, soft water. Unlike many relatives it is not a seasonal killifish; the eggs do not survive complete drying. As an omnivore it feeds on small zooplankton, insect larvae and small invertebrates. It is popular with hobbyists and is harmless to humans.

Frequently asked questions

How do you recognise the Aphyosemion lujae?

The Aphyosemion lujae has an elongate, eel-like body, is mainly red-orange and shows a spots pattern.

Where does the Aphyosemion lujae live?

The Aphyosemion lujae lives in fresh water and is mostly found around mixed bottom.

How big does the Aphyosemion lujae get?

The Aphyosemion lujae grows to a maximum of about 5 cm.

Is the Aphyosemion lujae dangerous to humans?

No, the Aphyosemion lujae is harmless to humans.

Is the Aphyosemion lujae edible?

The Aphyosemion lujae is not usually eaten.

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All data

Identification

Dutch name
Luja's prachtkillivis sourced
English name
Aphyosemion lujae sourced
Scientific name
Aphyosemion lujae
Family
Nothobranchiidae

Appearance

Size class
Small verified
Max length (cm)
5.0 verified
Body shape
Elongated (eel-like) sourced
Dominant colour
Red / orange inferred
Pattern
Spots inferred
Tail shape
Rounded inferred
Mouth position
Superior (upward) inferred
Lips
Thin inferred
Barbels
No sourced
Dorsal fins
One continuous inferred
Dorsal spines
No sourced

Habitat & distribution

Water type
Freshwater sourced
Substrate
Mixed bottom sourced
Origin
Native sourced

Behaviour & biology

Diet
Omnivore sourced
Social behaviour
Small groups inferred
Territorial
No inferred
Reproduction
Separate sexes sourced
Sexual dimorphism
Yes inferred

For anglers

Edibility
Not eaten sourced
Fishing method
Geen doelsoort voor de hengelsport; hooguit incidentele vangst of bruikbaar als aasvisje. inferred
Regulations source
FishBase ↗ inferred

Safety

Danger to humans
Harmless sourced

Status & sources

Sources
FishBase via GBIF (DwC-A), CC-BY-NC 4.0

Same genus Aphyosemion

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