CARES Species Profile:  Nothobranchius sp. 'lake victoria'

Description

Killifish native to the Lake Victoria basin inhabiting shallow, seasonal, pools, marshes, and swamps. It fees on small aquatic crustaceans, worms, and insect larvae

CARES Family:   Nothobranchiidae - African Killifish

Global Region:   Africa

Distribution:   Lake Victoria Basin

 

Conservation Status

CARES Classification:  Vulnerable CARES Assessment Date:  March 17, 2026
IUCN Red List:  Vulnerable IUCN Assessment Date:  None