Cardinal Nothobranchius (Nothobranchius cardinalis)

Also known as American Killifish, Cardinal Killi, Mbwemkuru Nothobranch, Nothos Killifish

Description

Also known as American Killifish, Cardinal Killi, Mbwemkuru Nothobranch, Nothos Killifish.

Found in schools, in pools and tributaries, of the Mbwemkuru river.
The feed on small aquatic crustaceans, insect larvae, worms, and zooplankton.
Length - 2.7cm
Depth - ?m
Africa - Mbwemkuru River, Tanzania

These fish have the shortest life span usually less than a year!

A freshwater fish one of the most popular in the aquarium trade as they are easy to keep in various temperatures of water, are prolific live bearers as well as being very varied with their colourful and patterned tails. Ref: https://fishbase.ca/summary/Nothobranchius-cardinalis.html

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