Least Killifish
Heterandria formosa
Also known as: Dwarf Livebearer, Dwarf Top Minnow, Lesser Killifish, Midget Livebearer, Mosquito Fish, Poeciliid Fish, Pygmy Livebearer
- Dwarf Livebearer
- Dwarf Top Minnow
- Lesser Killifish
- Midget Livebearer
- Mosquito Fish
- Poeciliid Fish
- Pygmy Livebearer
Overview
Found in schools, over heavily vegetated standing or slow-flowing brackish and fresh waters.
North America - Cape Fear Drainage in North Carolina to Southern Louisiana
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.
They have also been introduced into various countries as a means of mosquito control.
How to identify
- Behaviour
- schooling
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Habitat & where to find it
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Found in schools, over heavily vegetated standing or slow-flowing brackish and fresh waters.
Adult photos 1
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