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Hofmann's killi (Aphyosemion hofmanni) fish species and information / pictures of Hofmann's killi - Aphyosemion hofmanni
Hofmann's killi (Aphyosemion hofmanni) fish species information
Scientific Name
Aphyosemion hofmanni
Common Name
Hofmann's killi
Biology
Not a seasonal killifish (Ref. 27139).
Classification
Classified By
Radda, 1980
Class
Ray-finned fishes (Actinopterygii)
Order
Live bearers, Killifishes and Rivulines (Cyprinodontiformes)
Family
African rivulines (Nothobranchiidae)
Distribution
Region
Africa
Distribution
Africa: Known only from the type locality, a small mountainous brook in the Mbomi drainage system in southern Gabon.
Range
Unknown
Environment
Climate
Tropical
Water Temperature From
19
°C
Water Temperature To
22
°C
Depth From - meters
Unknown
m
Depth To - meters
Unknown
m
Zone
benthopelagic
Environment
Freshwater; ; pH range: 6.5 - 7.2 benthopelagic; non-migratory
Trophic Level
3.18 s.e. 0.41 Based on size and trophs of closest relatives
Occurs in Marine / Salt water
False
Occurs in Brackish water
False
Occurs in Fresh Water
True
Occurs on Reefs
False
Is kept in Aquariums
False
Physical Size and Genetics
Maximum Length
5.0
cm
Common Length
Unknown
cm
Phylogenetic Diversity Index
PD50 = 0.5000 many relatives (e.g. carps) 0.5 - 2.0 few relatives (e.g. lungfishes)
Human Uses and Population
Human Uses
Fisheries: of no interest
Vulnerability
Low vulnerability (10 of 100)
Resilience
Unknown
Threat To Humans
Harmless
IUCN Red List Status
Least Concern (LC)