Nothobranchius Cardinalis

Aquarist: SubmergedViolette

Species Profile: Nothobranchius Cardinalis

Species Photo by: Valdesalici, S.

Description:   This fish is endemic to Mbwemkuru River, Tanzania. At 2.3-2.7 cm long, this fish has a beautiful red color on the male, and a pale silver color on the female. Like other Nothobranchius they are dirt spawning Killies. They are not very aggressive within their species, or with other small species.

Category:   Killifish

Global Region:   Africa

Distribution:   None

Aquarist Notes

Genetic Line:   Aquarium Strain

Year Acquired:   2025