The Uatuma killi (Laimosemion uatuman) is a freshwater fish of the family Rivulidae that grows up to 4 cm.
Description
The Uatuma killi is a small egg-laying killifish (Rivulidae) from shallow, slow-flowing fresh water of the Uatuma basin in the Amazon region of Brazil. The species grows to about 4 cm and has a slender, elongate body; males are brown with blue and red fin margins, females plainer. As a surface fish it lives among floating plants and leaf litter of streams and swamps and snaps at small invertebrates and insect larvae. The fish is harmless to humans.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Uatuma killi?
The Uatuma killi has an elongate, eel-like body and is mainly brown.
Where does the Uatuma killi live?
The Uatuma killi lives in fresh water and is mostly found around open water.
How big does the Uatuma killi get?
The Uatuma killi grows to a maximum of about 4 cm.
Is the Uatuma killi dangerous to humans?
No, the Uatuma killi is harmless to humans.
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Same genus Laimosemion
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