Species Profile:  Fundulopanchax sjoestedti

Common Name:  Blue gularis

Photo by:  Craig Storms

Description

A large west African killifish well established in the hobby. Native to the Niger Delta inhabiting swamps and slow moving waters. Males are very colorful and reach 5-6" in length. Listed as endangered on the IUCN Red List.

Category:   Killifish

Global Region:   Africa

Distribution:   Niger Delta in Nigeria and Cameroon

CARES Classification:  Endangered

IUCN Red List Status:  Endangered