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Cyprinodontiformes

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Lyretail Killifish, aphyosemion australe, Adults

Killifish

There are over 1,200 species of killifish, which all vary in color, size, and shape.

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Bluefin Not (Nothobranchius rachovii) killifish from Africa

Killifish

Because of their strikingly beautiful colors, killifish are very popular among fish enthusiasts with home aquariums.

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Colourful Killifish in planted aquarium.

Killifish

Because there are so many species of killifish, they vary significantly in appearance. However, all these species have one thing in common: their bright coloring and eye-catching patterns.

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Shutterstock ID: 1773509063, Photographer: InsectWorld

A very colorful male Nothobranchius rachovii killifish.

There are more than 1,200 species of killifish, each with different sizes, shapes, and colors.

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Shutterstock ID: 1597573363, Photographer: aqua_p

Nothobranchius guentheri Zanzibar Island aquarium killifish
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pike killifish

pike killifish

pike killifish

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A very colorful male Nothobranchius rachovii killifish.

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Cyprinodontiformes

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