About Clown Killifish

The Clown Killifish (Epiplatys annulatus), commonly known as the Clown Killifish, is a beautiful fish for nano or planted aquariums. This small fish belongs to the Nothobranchiidae family. It is a colorful fish with an upturned mouth and round head. The Clown Killifish is fairly easy to breed as long as conditions are good enough. 

Common Name
Clown killi, banded panchax, rocket killifish
Conservation Status
Extinct (EX)
Taxonomy
Scientific name
Epiplatys annulatus
Species
Epiplatys annulatus
Genus
Epiplatys
SubFamily
Stethaprioninae
Family
Nothobranchiidae
SuperFamily
Anostomidae
SubOrder
Aplocheiloidei
Order
Cyprinodontiformes
Class
Actinopterygii
Phylum
Chordata
Characteristics

Get to know the traits and characteristics of the Clown Killifish

Color
Black
Yellow-green
Gold
Blue
Pattern
Striped
Characteristics
Colorful Appearance Elongated bodies
Tank Level
Bottom
Min Height

1.2 Inches or 1 meters

Max Height

1.4 Inches or 1 meters

Specific Information

Detailed information that may be more specific than physically visible characteristics.

Spinal Column

Vertebrata

Vision Systems
Camera Eyes
Animal Care

This term covers all aspects of animal care.

Maintenance
medium
Temperature

67°F to 80°F

Substrate
Sand
Plant Substrate
Water Hardness
Soft
Minimum Tank Size

5 gallons

pH

4.5 to 6.5

Temperament, Personality, and Feeding Habits

Learn more about the characteristics of the Clown Killifish including personality, temperament, and feeding behaviors.

Intelligence
Medium
Feeding habits
Carnivores
Temperament
Calm
Modes of Locomotion
Swimming
Energy Level
High Energy
Life Cycle and Reproduction

Each type of animal has a different life cycle, here are details about the Clown Killifish.

Lifespan

5 Years

Reproductive System
Oviparous
Animal Habitat, Ecosystem, Native Area

Things to know about the natural environment of animals where they live and survive, and the distribution of populations across different regions.

Habitat

Aquatic

Ecosystem
Freshwater
Country
Guinea
Liberia
Sierra Leone
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