CARES Species Profile:  Nothobranchius willerti

Common Name:  Mnanzini nothobranch

Description

Annual killifish native to easter Kenya's lower Tana River system. It inhabits seasonal pools and streams and feeds on insect larvae and small crustaceans.

CARES Family:   Nothobranchiidae - African Killifish

Global Region:   Africa

Distribution:   Kenya

 

Conservation Status

CARES Classification:  Vulnerable CARES Assessment Date:  March 17, 2026
IUCN Red List:  Vulnerable IUCN Assessment Date:  Jan. 12, 2019