AFRICAN
killifish genera
Killifish are found throughout all of Africa and more killifish come from here that anywhere else on the planet.
This section lists all of the general found in Africa.
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ASIAN
Killifish in Europe and Asia
This region has the fewest killifish and while there are none in northern Europe there are a few species scattered from India to Spain and points in between.
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SA
- South and Central America killifish
This area has the second-largest number of killifish and is home to both plant spawing rivilins and true annual peat spawners. While Africa has the most colorful fish the South American fish more that make up for this with exotic fin shapes.
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STATS
on killfish
Here you've find various and sundry statistics about killies and killifish taxonomy
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- North American killifish
Also referred to as "bait" killifish are found throughout North America, including and especially the desert regions of the southwest! Both freshwater and fully marine species are found here although the great majority are strictly freshwater.
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TAXONOMY
: Don't ask
25 years ago, killifish taxonomy and nomenclature was a mess. Today, thanks to genetic examination and computers, it's still a mess.
Here you'll find what we DO know, however.
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