The Kafue killifish (Nothobranchius kafuensis) is a freshwater fish of the family Nothobranchiidae that grows up to 6 cm.
Description
The Kafue killifish is a small, annual killifish from Zambia, in the Kafue and the upper Zambezi. The species grows to about 6 cm; males are handsomely coloured. It lives in temporary pools that dry out in the dry season and lays its eggs in the mud, where they survive the drought and hatch when the rains return; incubation lasts about five months. The fish feeds on small invertebrates and is regarded as difficult to keep. The IUCN assesses the species as Least Concern (LC).
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Kafue killifish?
The Kafue killifish has an elongate, eel-like body, is mainly blue and shows a marbled pattern.
Where does the Kafue killifish live?
The Kafue killifish lives in fresh water and is mostly found around mixed bottom.
How big does the Kafue killifish get?
The Kafue killifish grows to a maximum of about 6 cm.
Is the Kafue killifish dangerous to humans?
No, the Kafue killifish is harmless to humans.
Is the Kafue killifish edible?
The Kafue killifish is not usually eaten.
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Same genus Nothobranchius
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