Nothobranchius orthonotus (Peters, 1844)

Spotted killifish

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Classification	Actinopterygii \| Cyprinodontiformes \| Nothobranchiidae
Synonyms	Cyprinodon orthonotus, Fundulus orthonotus, Adiniops troemneri, ... more
Common names	直背假鳃鮰, Helmiäisviuhkapyrstö, Spikkel-kuilvissie, ... more

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Main reference

Huber, J.H. 1996. (Ref. 27139)
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Size / Weight / Age

Max length : 10.0 cm TL male/unsexed; (Ref. 27139)

Environment

Benthopelagic; non-migratory; freshwater; pH range: 6.5 - 7.5; dH range: ? - 15

Climate / Range

Tropical; 23°C - 30°C (Ref. 2060)

Africa: Malawi, Mozambique, Zimbabwe and South Africa. Populations are threatened by destruction of pans and by anti-malarial and tsetse fly spraying programs (Ref. 7248).
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Found on temporary pools, floodplains, swamps, rice fields, ditches and small streams (Ref. 3788). A slow-moving fish usually found in sections of a river where aquatic vegetation provide some cover (probably as a means of avoiding predators). Feeds on mosquito larvae, small crustaceans and other aquatic organisms (Ref. 6465). Used for mosquito larva control. Collection for the aquarium trade is controlled (Ref. 7248). Bottom spawner, 3-5 months incubation. Is difficult to maintain in aquarium (Ref. 27139).


IUCN Red List Status (Ref. 57073)	Threat to humans
Least Concern (LC)	Harmless

Human uses
Aquarium: commercial


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Estimation of some characteristics with mathematical models

Resilience (Ref. 69278)


Vulnerability (Ref. 59153)	Price category (Ref. 80766)
Low vulnerability (10 of 100)	Not marketed/unknown

Entered by Luna, Susan M.

Modified by Bailly, Nicolas

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