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Bates' killi (Aphyosemion batesii)
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Ecological Illustration of Bates' killi (Aphyosemion batesii)
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Nothobranchiidae

Bates' killi

Aphyosemion batesii

Dark red scales form a bleeding heart behind the fin

  • Tropical
  • Lower river
  • Regional distribution
  • Freshwater fish
  • Africa
  • Small
  • Tropical fish

Bates' killi is a freshwater fish found around Africa. It inhabits freshwater habitats. The species reaches a recorded maximum of 9 cm.

Class
Teleosts
Order
Killifishes and Livebearers
Family
Nothobranchiidae
Genus
Aphyosemion
Water type
Freshwater
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