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killfish (Aphyolebias obliquus)
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Ecological Illustration of killfish (Aphyolebias obliquus)
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Rivulidae

killfish

Aphyolebias obliquus

Spotted male pectorals meet one oblique white tail stripe

  • Tropical
  • Southern Hemisphere
  • Regional distribution
  • Freshwater fish
  • South America
  • Elongated
  • Small
  • Tropical fish

killfish is a freshwater fish found around South America. It inhabits freshwater habitats. The species reaches a recorded maximum of 4.8 cm.

Class
Teleosts
Order
Killifishes and Livebearers
Family
Rivulidae
Genus
Aphyolebias
Water type
Freshwater
Body shape
elongated
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