
Mediterranean Banded Killifish
Aphanius fasciatus
The Mediterranean Banded Killifish (Aphanius fasciatus) is a subtropical marine fish of the family Cyprinodontidae. It swims in midwater, close to the bottom. It grows to 6.8 cm (total length). The IUCN Red List rates it Least Concern. In the aquarium it is kept at 2–30 °C.
- Size
- 6.8 cmtotal length
- Temperature
- 2–30 °C
- pH
- 7.5–9.0
- Tank footprint
- 120 × 30 cm
In the aquarium
Temperature2–30 °C
pH7.5–9.0
Hardness10–30 °dGH
In the wild
- Water type
- Marine
- Climate zone
- Subtropical
- Habitat
- Midwater, close to the bottom
- Aquarium trade
- Traded commercially
Conservation status
Classification
- OrderCyprinodontiformes
- FamilyCyprinodontidae
- GenusAphanius
- SpeciesAphanius fasciatus
Quick answers
- Mediterranean Banded Killifish size: how big does it get?
- It grows to 6.8 cm (total length).
- Mediterranean Banded Killifish tank size: what is the minimum?
- A tank with a footprint of at least 120 × 30 cm.
- Mediterranean Banded Killifish water parameters: what does it need?
- Temperature 2–30 °C, pH 7.5–9.0, hardness 10–30 °dGH.
- Mediterranean Banded Killifish: is it endangered?
- The IUCN Red List rates it Least Concern.
Related species
Sources
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