African turquoise killifish

Nothobranchius furzeri

Not Evaluated Freshwater

Максимальная длина

6,5 cm

Семейство

О рыбе

The African turquoise killifish (Nothobranchius furzeri) is a small freshwater fish reaching about 6.5 cm in length. It is notable for having one of the shortest natural lifespans of any vertebrate and inhabits seasonal pools in southeastern Africa.

Physical Description

Measurement	Value
Maximum Length	6,5 cm

Habitat & Distribution

Тип воды

Freshwater

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Taxonomy

Отряд	Cyprinodontiformes (Live-bearers and killifish)
Семейство	Nothobranchiidae (African Killifish)
Виды	Nothobranchius furzeri

Часто задаваемые вопросы

How big does African turquoise killifish get?

African turquoise killifish can grow up to 6.5 cm long.

What family does African turquoise killifish belong to?

African turquoise killifish (Nothobranchius furzeri) belongs to the family Nothobranchiidae (African Killifish) in the order Cyprinodontiformes (Live-bearers and killifish).