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Order: Cyprinodontiformes


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1414 species (see list below)

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Photo by Musschoot, T.

Africa
Max. Length 3.1 cm SL
Photo by Musschoot, T.
 
Aapticheilichthys websteri
[]

Photo by Brill, J.

Central America
Max. Length 8 cm
Photo by Brill, J.
 
Alfaro cultratus
[Knife livebearer]

Photo by Matamoros, W.A.

Central America
Max. Length 7 cm
Photo by Matamoros, W.A.
 
Alfaro huberi
[Hubers knife livebearer]

Photo by Artigas Azas, J.M.

Central America
Max. Length 6 cm TL
Photo by Artigas Azas, J.M.
 
Allodontichthys hubbsi
[Whitepatched splitfin]

Photo by Artigas Azas, J.M.

Central America
Max. Length 5 cm SL
Photo by Artigas Azas, J.M.
 
Allodontichthys polylepis
[Finescale splitfin]

Photo by Artigas Azas, J.M.

Central America
Photo by Artigas Azas, J.M.
 
Allodontichthys tamazulae
[Tuxpan splitfin]

Photo by Artigas Azas, J.M.

Central America
Max. Length 5 cm
Photo by Artigas Azas, J.M.
 
Allodontichthys zonistius
[Bandfin splitfin]

Photo by Dibble, I.

Central America
Max. Length 12 cm TL
Photo by Dibble, I.
 
Alloophorus robustus
[Bulldog goodeid]

Photo by Artigas Azas, J.M.

Central America
Max. Length 8 cm
Photo by Artigas Azas, J.M.
 
Allotoca catarinae
[Catarina allotoca]

Photo by Artigas Azas, J.M.

Central America
Max. Length 12 cm
Photo by Artigas Azas, J.M.
 
Allotoca diazi
[Patzcuaro allotoca]

Photo by Artigas Azas, J.M.

Central America
Max. Length 6.5 cm TL
Photo by Artigas Azas, J.M.
 
Allotoca dugesii
[Opal allotoca]

Photo by JJPhoto

Central America
Max. Length 6 cm TL
Photo by JJPhoto
 
Allotoca goslinei
[Banded allotoca]
No picture found
North America
Max. Length 7.5 cm
 
Allotoca maculata
[Blackspot allotoca]
No picture found
Central America
Max. Length 9 cm
 
Allotoca meeki
[Zirahuen allotica]
No picture found
Central America
Max. Length 8.5 cm
 
Allotoca regalis
[Royal Splitfin]

Photo by Artigas Azas, J.M.

North America
Max. Length 3 cm SL
Photo by Artigas Azas, J.M.
 
Allotoca zacapuensis
[Zacapu allotoca]

Photo by Gratwicke, B.

North America
Max. Length 12 cm TL
Photo by Gratwicke, B.
 
Ameca splendens
[Butterfly splitfin]

Photo by Muséum-Aquarium de Nancy/B. Alenda

South America
Max. Length 30 cm TL
Photo by Muséum-Aquarium de Nancy/B. Alenda
 
Anableps anableps
[Largescale foureyes]

Photo by Robertson, R.

Central America
Max. Length 34 cm TL
Photo by Robertson, R.
 
Anableps dowii
[Pacific foureyed fish]

Photo by Hippocampus-Bildarchiv

Central and South America
Max. Length 32 cm TL
Photo by Hippocampus-Bildarchiv
 
Anableps microlepis
[Foureyes]
No picture found
South America
Max. Length 2.8 cm SL
 
Anablepsoides amanan
[]

Photo by Vermeulen, F.

South America
Max. Length 6 cm TL
Photo by Vermeulen, F.
 
Anablepsoides amphoreus
[]

Photo by Scholtz, D.

South America
Max. Length 4 cm TL
Photo by Scholtz, D.
 
Anablepsoides atratus
[]
No picture found
South America
Max. Length 5.5 cm TL
 
Anablepsoides bahianus
[]

Photo by Habluetzel, P.

South America
Max. Length 4 cm TL
Photo by Habluetzel, P.
 
Anablepsoides beniensis
[]
No picture found
South America
Max. Length 3.7 cm SL
 
Anablepsoides bibosi
[]
No picture found
South America
 
Anablepsoides bondi
[]
No picture found
South America
Max. Length 5.6 cm SL
 
Anablepsoides cajariensis
[]

Photo by Vermeulen, F.

South America
Max. Length 3.9 cm SL
Photo by Vermeulen, F.
 
Anablepsoides caurae
[]
No picture found
South America
 
Anablepsoides cearensis
[]
No picture found
South America
Max. Length 3.7 cm SL
 
Anablepsoides chapare
[]

Photo by Vermeulen, F.

South America
Max. Length 6.5 cm TL
Photo by Vermeulen, F.
 
Anablepsoides christinae
[]

Photo by Vermeulen, F.

Central America
Max. Length 8.5 cm TL
Photo by Vermeulen, F.
 
Anablepsoides cryptocallus
[]

Photo by Vermeulen, F.

South America
Max. Length 6 cm TL
Photo by Vermeulen, F.
 
Anablepsoides deltaphilus
[]

Photo by Terceira, A.C.

South America
Max. Length 5 cm TL
Photo by Terceira, A.C.
 
Anablepsoides derhami
[]
No picture found
South America
Max. Length 5 cm TL
 
Anablepsoides elongatus
[]
No picture found
South America
Max. Length 6 cm TL
 
Anablepsoides erberi
[]
No picture found
South America
Max. Length 6.6 cm SL
 
Anablepsoides fransvermeuleni
[]
No picture found
South America
Max. Length 2.2 cm SL
 
Anablepsoides gamae
[]
No picture found
South America
Max. Length 5.7 cm SL
 
Anablepsoides gaucheri
[]

Photo by Vermeulen, F.

South America
Max. Length 10 cm TL
Photo by Vermeulen, F.
 
Anablepsoides hartii
[Hart's rivulus]
No picture found
South America
Max. Length 2.3 cm SL
 
Anablepsoides henschelae
[]
No picture found
South America
Max. Length 8 cm TL
 
Anablepsoides holmiae
[]

Photo by Hellner, S

South America
Max. Length 15 cm TL
Photo by Hellner, S
 
Anablepsoides igneus
[]

Photo by Hellner, S

South America
Max. Length 9.5 cm TL
Photo by Hellner, S
 
Anablepsoides immaculatus
[]
No picture found
South America
Max. Length 7.5 cm TL
 
Anablepsoides intermittens
[]

Photo by Bornstein, A.

South America
Max. Length 7.5 cm TL
Photo by Bornstein, A.
 
Anablepsoides iridescens
[]
No picture found
South America
Max. Length 3.1 cm SL
 
Anablepsoides jari
[]
No picture found
South America
Max. Length 5 cm TL
 
Anablepsoides jucundus
[]
No picture found
South America
Max. Length 5.5 cm TL
 
Anablepsoides lanceolatus
[]

Photo by Pinto, A.

South America
Max. Length 7.5 cm TL
Photo by Pinto, A.
 
Anablepsoides limoncochae
[]
No picture found
South America
Max. Length 4.1 cm SL
 
Anablepsoides lineasoppilatae
[]
No picture found
South America
Max. Length 3.9 cm SL
 
Anablepsoides luitalimae
[]

Photo by Hellner, S

South America
Max. Length 7.1 cm SL
Photo by Hellner, S
 
Anablepsoides lungi
[]
No picture found
South America
Max. Length 6 cm TL
 
Anablepsoides mazaruni
[]
No picture found
South America
Max. Length 7 cm TL
 
Anablepsoides micropus
[]
No picture found
South America
Max. Length 3.3 cm SL
 
Anablepsoides monticola
[]

Photo by Vermeulen, F.

South America
Max. Length 8.5 cm TL
Photo by Vermeulen, F.
 
Anablepsoides ophiomimus
[]

Photo by Bornstein, A.

South America
Max. Length 4 cm TL
Photo by Bornstein, A.
 
Anablepsoides ornatus
[]
No picture found
South America
Max. Length 2.3 cm SL
 
Anablepsoides ottonii
[]
No picture found
South America
Max. Length 3.8 cm SL
 
Anablepsoides parlettei
[]

Photo by Vermeulen, F.

South America
Max. Length 5.5 cm TL
Photo by Vermeulen, F.
 
Anablepsoides peruanus
[]

Photo by Vermeulen, F.

South America
Max. Length 3.2 cm SL
Photo by Vermeulen, F.
 
Anablepsoides roraima
[]

Photo by JJPhoto

South America
Max. Length 6.5 cm TL
Photo by JJPhoto
 
Anablepsoides rubrolineatus
[]

Photo by Vermeulen, F.

South America
Max. Length 3.5 cm TL
Photo by Vermeulen, F.
 
Anablepsoides speciosus
[]

Photo by Vermeulen, F.

South America
Max. Length 6 cm TL
Photo by Vermeulen, F.
 
Anablepsoides stagnatus
[]
No picture found
South America
Max. Length 6 cm TL
 
Anablepsoides taeniatus
[]
No picture found
South America
Max. Length 4.5 cm TL
 
Anablepsoides tessellatus
[]
No picture found
South America
 
Anablepsoides tocantinensis
[]

Photo by Pinto, A.

South America
Max. Length 7 cm TL
Photo by Pinto, A.
 
Anablepsoides urophthalmus
[]
No picture found
South America
 
Anablepsoides urubuiensis
[]
No picture found
South America
Max. Length 3.7 cm SL
 
Anablepsoides vieirai
[]

Photo by Vermeulen, F.

South America
Max. Length 8.5 cm TL
Photo by Vermeulen, F.
 
Anablepsoides waimacui
[]
No picture found
South America
Max. Length 7.5 cm TL
 
Anablepsoides xanthonotus
[]
No picture found
South America
 
Anablepsoides xinguensis
[]

Photo by Terceira, A.C.

Asia
Max. Length 5.6 cm TL
Photo by Terceira, A.C.
 
Anatolichthys anatoliae
[Anatolian giant killifish]

Photo by Blanco, J.L.

Asia
Max. Length 5 cm TL
Photo by Blanco, J.L.
 
Anatolichthys danfordii
[Danford’s killifish]
No picture found
Asia
Max. Length 4.2 cm SL
 
Anatolichthys fontinalis
[]
No picture found
Asia
Max. Length 3.9 cm SL
 
Anatolichthys iconii
[]
No picture found
Asia
Max. Length 4.2 cm SL
 
Anatolichthys irregularis
[]
No picture found
Asia
Max. Length 4.1 cm SL
 
Anatolichthys maeandricus
[]
No picture found
Asia
Max. Length 5.5 cm SL
 
Anatolichthys marassantensis
[Kızılırmak killifish]
No picture found
Asia
Max. Length 3.9 cm SL
 
Anatolichthys meridionalis
[]
No picture found
Asia
Max. Length 4.2 cm SL
 
Anatolichthys saldae
[]
No picture found
Asia
Max. Length 6.0 cm TL
 
Anatolichthys splendens
[Splendid killifish]
No picture found
Asia
Max. Length 5 cm TL
 
Anatolichthys sureyanus
[Sureyan killifish]
No picture found
Asia
Max. Length 5.4 cm TL
 
Anatolichthys transgrediens
[Acipinar killifish]

Photo by Blanco, J.L.

Asia
Max. Length 7.0 cm TL
Photo by Blanco, J.L.
 
Anatolichthys villwocki
[Villwock’s killifish]

Photo by Hamidan, N.A.

Middle East
Max. Length 7 cm TL
Photo by Hamidan, N.A.
 
Aphaniops dispar
[Arabian pupfish]

Photo by Esmaeili, H.R.

Asia
Max. Length 3.3 cm SL
Photo by Esmaeili, H.R.
 
Aphaniops furcatus
[]

Photo by Johari, S.A. & Badri M.

Asia
Max. Length 7 cm TL
Photo by Johari, S.A. & Badri M.
 
Aphaniops ginaonis
[]
No picture found
Asia
Max. Length 3.9 cm SL
 
Aphaniops hormuzensis
[]
No picture found
Asia
Max. Length 5.2 cm SL
 
Aphaniops kruppi
[]
No picture found
Asia
Max. Length 4.5 cm SL
 
Aphaniops richardsoni
[]

Photo by Terceira, A.C.

Eurasia
Max. Length 5 cm TL
Photo by Terceira, A.C.
 
Aphaniops sirhani
[]
No picture found
Africa
Max. Length 7.7 cm SL
 
Aphaniops stiassnyae
[Lake Afdera killifish]

Photo by Petersen, P.

Western Indian Ocean
Max. Length 4.5 cm SL
Photo by Petersen, P.
 
Aphaniops stoliczkanus
[]
No picture found
Europe
Max. Length 3.9 cm SL
 
Aphanius almiriensis
[]
No picture found
Asia
Max. Length 7 cm TL
 
Aphanius chantrei
[]
No picture found
Africa
Max. Length 5 cm TL
 
Aphanius desioi
[]

Photo by Valdesalici, S.

Europe
Max. Length 6.8 cm TL
Photo by Valdesalici, S.
 
Aphanius fasciatus
[Mediterranean banded killifish]
No picture found
Asia
 
Aphanius punctatus
[]
No picture found
South America
 
Aphyolebias boticarioi
[]
No picture found
South America
 
Aphyolebias claudiae
[]
No picture found
South America
 
Aphyolebias manuensis
[]

Photo by Habluetzel, P.

South America
Max. Length 4.8 cm SL
Photo by Habluetzel, P.
 
Aphyolebias obliquus
[]

Photo by Van der Zee, J.R.

South America
Max. Length 10 cm TL
Photo by Van der Zee, J.R.
 
Aphyolebias peruensis
[Peruvian longfin]

Photo by Van der Zee, J.R.

South America
Max. Length 6 cm TL
Photo by Van der Zee, J.R.
 
Aphyolebias rubrocaudatus
[]

Photo by JJPhoto

South America
Photo by JJPhoto
 
Aphyolebias schleseri
[]

Photo by Wischmann, H.J.

South America
Max. Length 13 cm TL
Photo by Wischmann, H.J.
 
Aphyolebias wischmanni
[]

Photo by Schmaus, G.

Africa
Max. Length 3.5 cm TL
Photo by Schmaus, G.
 
Aphyosemion abacinum
[]

Photo by Hellner, S. Hellner, S.

Africa
Max. Length 6 cm TL
Photo by Hellner, S. Hellner, S.
 
Aphyosemion ahli
[]

Photo by JJPhoto

Africa
Max. Length 50 cm TL
Photo by JJPhoto
 
Aphyosemion alpha
[]

Photo by Hellner, S.

Africa
Max. Length 5 cm TL
Photo by Hellner, S.
 
Aphyosemion amoenum
[Red-finned killi]
No picture found
Africa
Max. Length 3.3 cm SL
 
Aphyosemion aurantiacum
[]

Photo by Seegers, L.

Africa
Max. Length 5 cm TL
Photo by Seegers, L.
 
Aphyosemion aureum
[Golden killi]

Photo by Seegers, L.

Africa
Max. Length 6 cm TL
Photo by Seegers, L.
 
Aphyosemion australe
[Lyretail panchax]

Photo by Seegers, L.

Africa
Max. Length 4 cm TL
Photo by Seegers, L.
 
Aphyosemion bamilekorum
[Bamileke killi]
No picture found
Africa
Max. Length 4.7 cm SL
 
Aphyosemion barakoniense
[]

Photo by Terceira, A.C.

Africa
Max. Length 9 cm TL
Photo by Terceira, A.C.
 
Aphyosemion batesii
[Bates' killi]

Photo by Muséum-Aquarium de Nancy/D. Terver

Africa
Max. Length 5 cm TL
Photo by Muséum-Aquarium de Nancy/D. Terver
 
Aphyosemion bitaeniatum
[Two-striped Aphyosemion]
No picture found
Africa
Max. Length 2.9 cm SL
 
Aphyosemion bitteri
[]

Photo by Hippocampus-Bildarchiv

Africa
Max. Length 5 cm TL
Photo by Hippocampus-Bildarchiv
 
Aphyosemion bivittatum
[Twostripe lyretail]
No picture found
Africa
Max. Length 5 cm TL
 
Aphyosemion bualanum
[]

Photo by Vermeulen, F.

Africa
Max. Length 5 cm TL
Photo by Vermeulen, F.
 
Aphyosemion buytaerti
[]

Photo by Cutler, J.

Africa
Max. Length 4 cm TL
Photo by Cutler, J.
 
Aphyosemion callipteron
[]

Photo by Hellner, S.

Africa
Max. Length 5 cm TL
Photo by Hellner, S.
 
Aphyosemion calliurum
[Banner lyretail]

Photo by Seegers, L.

Africa
Max. Length 5 cm TL
Photo by Seegers, L.
 
Aphyosemion cameronense
[Cameroon killi]

Photo by JJPhoto

Africa
Max. Length 5.5 cm SL
Photo by JJPhoto
 
Aphyosemion campomaanense
[]

Photo by Ott, H.

Africa
Max. Length 3.4 cm SL
Photo by Ott, H.
 
Aphyosemion castaneum
[]

Photo by Vermeulen, F.

Africa
Max. Length 5 cm TL
Photo by Vermeulen, F.
 
Aphyosemion caudofasciatum
[Caudal-stripe killi]

Photo by Vermeulen, F.

Africa
Max. Length 5 cm TL
Photo by Vermeulen, F.
 
Aphyosemion celiae
[]

Photo by Wildekamp, R.

Africa
Max. Length 5 cm TL
Photo by Wildekamp, R.
 
Aphyosemion chauchei
[]

Photo by Van der Zee, J.R.

Africa
Max. Length 6 cm TL
Photo by Van der Zee, J.R.
 
Aphyosemion christyi
[Christy's Lyretail]

Photo by Dethu, G.

Africa
Max. Length 5 cm TL
Photo by Dethu, G.
 
Aphyosemion citrineipinnis
[]

Photo by Vermeulen, F.

Africa
Max. Length 5 cm TL
Photo by Vermeulen, F.
 
Aphyosemion coeleste
[Sky-blue killi]

Photo by Terceira, A.C.

Africa
Max. Length 5 cm TL
Photo by Terceira, A.C.
 
Aphyosemion cognatum
[Redspot panchax]

Photo by Vermeulen, F.

Africa
Max. Length 4.5 cm TL
Photo by Vermeulen, F.
 
Aphyosemion congicum
[Congo killi]

Photo by Walsh, G.

Africa
Max. Length 4.0 cm SL
Photo by Walsh, G.
 
Aphyosemion cryptum
[]

Photo by Walsh, G.

Africa
Max. Length 2.8 cm SL
Photo by Walsh, G.
 
Aphyosemion cyanoflavum
[]

Photo by Schmaus, G.

Africa
Max. Length 6.5 cm TL
Photo by Schmaus, G.
 
Aphyosemion cyanostictum
[Gabon jewelfish]

Photo by Hellner, S

Africa
Max. Length 5 cm TL
Photo by Hellner, S
 
Aphyosemion dargei
[Mbam killi]
No picture found
Africa
Max. Length 5 cm TL
 
Aphyosemion decorsei
[]

Photo by JJPhoto

Africa
Max. Length 2.8 cm SL
Photo by JJPhoto
 
Aphyosemion ecucuense
[]

Photo by Hellner, S

Africa
Max. Length 5 cm TL
Photo by Hellner, S
 
Aphyosemion edeanum
[Edea killi]

Photo by Nilsson, K.

Africa
Max. Length 4 cm TL
Photo by Nilsson, K.
 
Aphyosemion elberti
[Red barred killi]

Photo by Ott, H.

Africa
Max. Length 5 cm TL
Photo by Ott, H.
 
Aphyosemion elegans
[Elegant killi]

Photo by Eigelshofen, W.

Africa
Max. Length 3.0 cm SL
Photo by Eigelshofen, W.
 
Aphyosemion erythron
[]

Photo by RMCA

Africa
Max. Length 5 cm TL
Photo by RMCA
 
Aphyosemion escherichi
[Escherich's killi]

Photo by Deters, O.

Africa
Max. Length 3.2 cm SL
Photo by Deters, O.
 
Aphyosemion etsamense
[]

Photo by Nilsson, K.

Africa
Max. Length 6 cm TL
Photo by Nilsson, K.
 
Aphyosemion exigoideum
[False jewel killi]

Photo by Nilsson, K.

Africa
Max. Length 4 cm TL
Photo by Nilsson, K.
 
Aphyosemion exiguum
[Jewel killi]

Photo by Chirio, L.

Africa
Max. Length 3.0 cm SL
Photo by Chirio, L.
 
Aphyosemion fellmanni
[]

Photo by Van der Zee, J.R.

Africa
Max. Length 5 cm TL
Photo by Van der Zee, J.R.
 
Aphyosemion ferranti
[]
No picture found
Africa
Max. Length 4.2 cm SL
 
Aphyosemion flammulatum
[]
No picture found
Africa
Max. Length 3.2 cm SL
 
Aphyosemion flavocyaneum
[]

Photo by JJPhoto

Africa
Max. Length 5 cm TL
Photo by JJPhoto
 
Aphyosemion franzwerneri
[Goby killi]

Photo by Hippocampus-Bildarchiv

Africa
Max. Length 3.5 cm TL
Photo by Hippocampus-Bildarchiv
 
Aphyosemion fulgens
[]

Photo by Vermeulen, F.

Africa
Max. Length 5 cm TL
Photo by Vermeulen, F.
 
Aphyosemion gabunense
[Gabon killi]

Photo by Baesler, S.

Africa
Max. Length 3.5 cm TL
Photo by Baesler, S.
 
Aphyosemion georgiae
[]
No picture found
Africa
Max. Length 3.1 cm SL
 
Aphyosemion grelli
[]

Photo by Van der Zee, J.R.

Africa
Max. Length 4 cm TL
Photo by Van der Zee, J.R.
 
Aphyosemion hanneloreae
[Hannelore's killi]

Photo by Wildekamp, R.

Africa
Max. Length 5 cm TL
Photo by Wildekamp, R.
 
Aphyosemion heinemanni
[Heinemann's killi]

Photo by Valdesalici, S.

Africa
Max. Length 3.1 cm SL
Photo by Valdesalici, S.
 
Aphyosemion hera
[]

Photo by Schmaus, G.

Africa
Max. Length 5 cm TL
Photo by Schmaus, G.
 
Aphyosemion herzogi
[Herzog's killi]

Photo by Van der Zee, J.R.

Africa
Max. Length 5 cm TL
Photo by Van der Zee, J.R.
 
Aphyosemion hofmanni
[Hofmann's killi]
No picture found
Africa
Max. Length 3.9 cm SL
 
Aphyosemion jeanhuberi
[]

Photo by Terceira, A.C.

Africa
Max. Length 6 cm TL
Photo by Terceira, A.C.
 
Aphyosemion joergenscheeli
[]

Photo by Eigelshofen, W.

Africa
Max. Length 4.2 cm TL
Photo by Eigelshofen, W.
 
Aphyosemion kouamense
[]

Photo by Eigelshofen, W.

Africa
Max. Length 2.4 cm SL
Photo by Eigelshofen, W.
 
Aphyosemion koungueense
[]

Photo by Van der Zee, J.R.

Africa
Max. Length 5 cm TL
Photo by Van der Zee, J.R.
 
Aphyosemion labarrei
[]

Photo by Van der Zee, J.R.

Africa
Max. Length 5 cm TL
Photo by Van der Zee, J.R.
 
Aphyosemion lambertorum
[]

Photo by Baesler, S.

Africa
Max. Length 5 cm TL
Photo by Baesler, S.
 
Aphyosemion lefiniense
[]

Photo by Zentz, F.

Africa
Max. Length 3.7 cm SL
Photo by Zentz, F.
 
Aphyosemion lividum
[]

Photo by Hippocampus-Bildarchiv

Africa
Max. Length 5 cm TL
Photo by Hippocampus-Bildarchiv
 
Aphyosemion loennbergii
[]

Photo by Terceira, A.C.

Africa
Max. Length 5 cm TL
Photo by Terceira, A.C.
 
Aphyosemion louessense
[]

Photo by Terceira, A.C.

Africa
Max. Length 5 cm TL
Photo by Terceira, A.C.
 
Aphyosemion lugens
[]

Photo by Van der Zee, J.R.

Africa
Max. Length 5 cm TL
Photo by Van der Zee, J.R.
 
Aphyosemion lujae
[]

Photo by JJPhoto

Africa
Max. Length 5 cm TL
Photo by JJPhoto
 
Aphyosemion maculatum
[]

Photo by Eigelshofen, W.

Africa
Max. Length 2.1 cm SL
Photo by Eigelshofen, W.
 
Aphyosemion malumbresi
[]

Photo by Walsh, G.

Africa
Max. Length 3.8 cm SL
Photo by Walsh, G.
 
Aphyosemion mandoroense
[]

Photo by Eigelshofen, W.

Africa
Max. Length 2.6 cm SL
Photo by Eigelshofen, W.
 
Aphyosemion melanogaster
[]

Photo by Eigelshofen, W.

Africa
Max. Length 2.5 cm SL
Photo by Eigelshofen, W.
 
Aphyosemion melinoeides
[]
No picture found
Africa
Max. Length 4.2 cm SL
 
Aphyosemion mengilai
[]

Photo by Deters, O.

Africa
Max. Length 5 cm TL
Photo by Deters, O.
 
Aphyosemion mimbon
[]

Photo by Van der Zee, J.R.

Africa
Max. Length 3.7 cm SL
Photo by Van der Zee, J.R.
 
Aphyosemion musafirii
[]

Photo by Terceira, A.C.

Africa
Max. Length 6 cm TL
Photo by Terceira, A.C.
 
Aphyosemion ocellatum
[]

Photo by Schmaus, G.

Africa
Max. Length 5 cm TL
Photo by Schmaus, G.
 
Aphyosemion ogoense
[]

Photo by JJPhoto

Africa
Max. Length 3.1 cm SL
Photo by JJPhoto
 
Aphyosemion omega
[]
No picture found
Africa
Max. Length 3.0 cm SL
 
Aphyosemion pamaense
[]

Photo by Hellner, S. Hellner, S.

Africa
Max. Length 5 cm TL
Photo by Hellner, S. Hellner, S.
 
Aphyosemion pascheni
[]

Photo by Venstermans, P.

Africa
Max. Length 5 cm TL
Photo by Venstermans, P.
 
Aphyosemion passaroi
[]

Photo by Van der Zee, J.R.

Africa
Max. Length 3.9 cm SL
Photo by Van der Zee, J.R.
 
Aphyosemion plagitaenium
[]

Photo by Zabawski, A.

Africa
Max. Length 5 cm TL
Photo by Zabawski, A.
 
Aphyosemion poliaki
[]

Photo by Van der Zee, J.R.

Africa
Max. Length 5 cm TL
Photo by Van der Zee, J.R.
 
Aphyosemion polli
[]

Photo by Zabawski, A.

Africa
Max. Length 5 cm TL
Photo by Zabawski, A.
 
Aphyosemion primigenium
[]

Photo by Ott, H.

Africa
Max. Length 3.7 cm SL
Photo by Ott, H.
 
Aphyosemion pseudoelegans
[]

Photo by Dethu, G.

Africa
Max. Length 5 cm TL
Photo by Dethu, G.
 
Aphyosemion punctatum
[]

Photo by JJPhoto

Africa
Max. Length 3.0 cm SL
Photo by JJPhoto
 
Aphyosemion punctulatum
[]
No picture found
Africa
Max. Length 2.9 cm SL
 
Aphyosemion pusillum
[]

Photo by Hellner, S

Africa
Max. Length 6 cm TL
Photo by Hellner, S
 
Aphyosemion raddai
[]

Photo by Terceira, A.C.

Africa
Max. Length 5 cm TL
Photo by Terceira, A.C.
 
Aphyosemion rectogoense
[]

Photo by JJPhoto

Africa
Max. Length 7 cm TL
Photo by JJPhoto
 
Aphyosemion riggenbachi
[]
No picture found
Africa
Max. Length 2.7 cm SL
 
Aphyosemion rubrogaster
[]

Photo by Wildekamp, R.

Africa
Max. Length 5 cm TL
Photo by Wildekamp, R.
 
Aphyosemion schioetzi
[]

Photo by Wildekamp, R.

Africa
Max. Length 5 cm TL
Photo by Wildekamp, R.
 
Aphyosemion schluppi
[]
No picture found
Africa
 
Aphyosemion schoutedeni
[]

Photo by Wildekamp, R.

Africa
Max. Length 3.5 cm TL
Photo by Wildekamp, R.
 
Aphyosemion seegersi
[]

Photo by Hellner, S

Africa
Max. Length 5.5 cm TL
Photo by Hellner, S
 
Aphyosemion splendopleure
[]

Photo by Baesler, S.

Africa
Max. Length 6 cm TL
Photo by Baesler, S.
 
Aphyosemion striatum
[]

Photo by Van der Zee, J.R.

Africa
Max. Length 2.4 cm SL
Photo by Van der Zee, J.R.
 
Aphyosemion teugelsi
[]

Photo by Vermeulen, F.

Africa
Max. Length 4.5 cm TL
Photo by Vermeulen, F.
 
Aphyosemion thysi
[]

Photo by Julien, E.

Africa
Max. Length 3.9 cm SL
Photo by Julien, E.
 
Aphyosemion tirbaki
[]
No picture found
Africa
Max. Length 5.1 cm TL
 
Aphyosemion trilineatus
[]

Photo by Terceira, A.C.

Africa
Max. Length 4.5 cm TL
Photo by Terceira, A.C.
 
Aphyosemion volcanum
[]

Photo by Terceira, A.C.

Africa
Max. Length 5 cm TL
Photo by Terceira, A.C.
 
Aphyosemion wachtersi
[]

Photo by Van der Zee, J.R.

Africa
Max. Length 5 cm TL
Photo by Van der Zee, J.R.
 
Aphyosemion wildekampi
[]

Photo by Venstermans, P.

Africa
Max. Length 4 cm TL
Photo by Venstermans, P.
 
Aphyosemion wuendschi
[Wuendsch's killi]

Photo by Terceira, A.C.

Africa
Max. Length 5 cm TL
Photo by Terceira, A.C.
 
Aphyosemion zygaima
[]
No picture found
Africa
Max. Length 8 cm TL
 
Aplocheilichthys spilauchen
[Banded lampeye]

Photo by Terceira, A.C.

Asia
Max. Length 6 cm TL
Photo by Terceira, A.C.
 
Aplocheilus blockii
[Green panchax]

Photo by Hippocampus-Bildarchiv

Asia
Max. Length 9 cm TL
Photo by Hippocampus-Bildarchiv
 
Aplocheilus dayi
[Ceylon killifish]

Photo by Terceira, A.C.

Asia
Max. Length 5 cm TL
Photo by Terceira, A.C.
 
Aplocheilus kirchmayeri
[]

Photo by Prins, E.

Asia
Max. Length 10 cm TL
Photo by Prins, E.
 
Aplocheilus lineatus
[Striped panchax]

Photo by Appleby, C.

Asia
Max. Length 9 cm TL
Photo by Appleby, C.
 
Aplocheilus panchax
[Blue panchax]

Photo by Ott, G.

Asia
Max. Length 6.3 cm TL
Photo by Ott, G.
 
Aplocheilus parvus
[Dwarf panchax]

Photo by Ramani Shirantha

Asia
Max. Length 7 cm TL
Photo by Ramani Shirantha
 
Aplocheilus werneri
[Werner's killifish]
No picture found
Europe
Max. Length 3.3 cm SL
 
Apricaphanius baeticus
[]

Photo by Terceira, A.C.

Europe
Max. Length 5.5 cm TL
Photo by Terceira, A.C.
 
Apricaphanius iberus
[Spanish toothcarp]

Photo by Blanco, J.L.

Africa
Max. Length 3.4 cm SL
Photo by Blanco, J.L.
 
Apricaphanius saourensis
[Sahara aphanius]

Photo by Terceira, A.C.

Africa
Max. Length 7 cm TL
Photo by Terceira, A.C.
 
Archiaphyosemion guineense
[Guinean killi]

Photo by Artigas Azas, J.M.

North America
Max. Length 10 cm TL
Photo by Artigas Azas, J.M.
 
Ataeniobius toweri
[Bluetail goodea]
No picture found
South America
Max. Length 6.5 cm TL
 
Atlantirivulus depressus
[]
No picture found
South America
Max. Length 3.5 cm SL
 
Atlantirivulus guanabarensis
[]

Photo by Dalcin, R.H.

South America
Max. Length 5 cm TL
Photo by Dalcin, R.H.
 
Atlantirivulus haraldsiolii
[]

Photo by Vermeulen, F.

South America
Max. Length 6.5 cm TL
Photo by Vermeulen, F.
 
Atlantirivulus janeiroensis
[]
No picture found
South America
Max. Length 2.6 cm SL
 
Atlantirivulus jurubatibensis
[]
No picture found
South America
 
Atlantirivulus lazzarotoi
[]

Photo by Vermeulen, F.

South America
Max. Length 5 cm TL
Photo by Vermeulen, F.
 
Atlantirivulus luelingi
[]
No picture found
South America
Max. Length 3.8 cm SL
 
Atlantirivulus maricensis
[]
No picture found
South America
Max. Length 4.5 cm TL
 
Atlantirivulus nudiventris
[]
No picture found
South America
Max. Length 4.4 cm SL
 
Atlantirivulus paranaguensis
[]
No picture found
South America
Max. Length 3.4 cm SL
 
Atlantirivulus ribeirensis
[]
No picture found
South America
Max. Length 3.4 cm SL
 
Atlantirivulus riograndensis
[]

Photo by Vermeulen, F.

South America
Max. Length 6.5 cm TL
Photo by Vermeulen, F.
 
Atlantirivulus santensis
[]
No picture found
South America
Max. Length 3.5 cm SL
 
Atlantirivulus simplicis
[]
No picture found
South America
 
Atlantirivulus unaensis
[]

Photo by Cox, R.

South America
Photo by Cox, R.
 
Austrofundulus guajira
[]

Photo by Vermeulen, F.

South America
Photo by Vermeulen, F.
 
Austrofundulus leohoignei
[]
No picture found
South America
 
Austrofundulus leoni
[]
1414 Species of Family Rivulidae
(Rivulines)
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Scientific Name English Name Distribution Max. Length (cm)
Aapticheilichthys websteri Africa 3.1 SL
Alfaro cultratus Knife livebearer Central America 8
Alfaro huberi Hubers knife livebearer Central America 7
Allodontichthys hubbsi Whitepatched splitfin Central America 6 TL
Allodontichthys polylepis Finescale splitfin Central America 5 SL
Allodontichthys tamazulae Tuxpan splitfin Central America
Allodontichthys zonistius Bandfin splitfin Central America 5
Alloophorus robustus Bulldog goodeid Central America 12 TL
Allotoca catarinae Catarina allotoca Central America 8
Allotoca diazi Patzcuaro allotoca Central America 12
Allotoca dugesii Opal allotoca Central America 6.5 TL
Allotoca goslinei Banded allotoca Central America 6 TL
Allotoca maculata Blackspot allotoca North America 7.5
Allotoca meeki Zirahuen allotica Central America 9
Allotoca regalis Royal Splitfin Central America 8.5
Allotoca zacapuensis Zacapu allotoca North America 3 SL
Ameca splendens Butterfly splitfin North America 12 TL
Anableps anableps Largescale foureyes South America 30 TL
Anableps dowii Pacific foureyed fish Central America 34 TL
Anableps microlepis Foureyes Central and South America 32 TL
Anablepsoides amanan South America 2.8 SL
Anablepsoides amphoreus South America 6 TL
Anablepsoides atratus South America 4 TL
Anablepsoides bahianus South America 5.5 TL
Anablepsoides beniensis South America 4 TL
Anablepsoides bibosi South America 3.7 SL
Anablepsoides bondi South America
Anablepsoides cajariensis South America 5.6 SL
Anablepsoides caurae South America 3.9 SL
Anablepsoides cearensis South America
Anablepsoides chapare South America 3.7 SL
Anablepsoides christinae South America 6.5 TL
Anablepsoides cryptocallus Central America 8.5 TL
Anablepsoides deltaphilus South America 6 TL
Anablepsoides derhami South America 5 TL
Anablepsoides elongatus South America 5 TL
Anablepsoides erberi South America 6 TL
Anablepsoides fransvermeuleni South America 6.6 SL
Anablepsoides gamae South America 2.2 SL
Anablepsoides gaucheri South America 5.7 SL
Anablepsoides hartii Hart's rivulus South America 10 TL
Anablepsoides henschelae South America 2.3 SL
Anablepsoides holmiae South America 8 TL
Anablepsoides igneus South America 15 TL
Anablepsoides immaculatus South America 9.5 TL
Anablepsoides intermittens South America 7.5 TL
Anablepsoides iridescens South America 7.5 TL
Anablepsoides jari South America 3.1 SL
Anablepsoides jucundus South America 5 TL
Anablepsoides lanceolatus South America 5.5 TL
Anablepsoides limoncochae South America 7.5 TL
Anablepsoides lineasoppilatae South America 4.1 SL
Anablepsoides luitalimae South America 3.9 SL
Anablepsoides lungi South America 7.1 SL
Anablepsoides mazaruni South America 6 TL
Anablepsoides micropus South America 7 TL
Anablepsoides monticola South America 3.3 SL
Anablepsoides ophiomimus South America 8.5 TL
Anablepsoides ornatus South America 4 TL
Anablepsoides ottonii South America 2.3 SL
Anablepsoides parlettei South America 3.8 SL
Anablepsoides peruanus South America 5.5 TL
Anablepsoides roraima South America 3.2 SL
Anablepsoides rubrolineatus South America 6.5 TL
Anablepsoides speciosus South America 3.5 TL
Anablepsoides stagnatus South America 6 TL
Anablepsoides taeniatus South America 6 TL
Anablepsoides tessellatus South America 4.5 TL
Anablepsoides tocantinensis South America
Anablepsoides urophthalmus South America 7 TL
Anablepsoides urubuiensis South America
Anablepsoides vieirai South America 3.7 SL
Anablepsoides waimacui South America 8.5 TL
Anablepsoides xanthonotus South America 7.5 TL
Anablepsoides xinguensis South America
Anatolichthys anatoliae Anatolian giant killifish Asia 5.6 TL
Anatolichthys danfordii Danford’s killifish Asia 5 TL
Anatolichthys fontinalis Asia 4.2 SL
Anatolichthys iconii Asia 3.9 SL
Anatolichthys irregularis Asia 4.2 SL
Anatolichthys maeandricus Asia 4.1 SL
Anatolichthys marassantensis Kızılırmak killifish Asia 5.5 SL
Anatolichthys meridionalis Asia 3.9 SL
Anatolichthys saldae Asia 4.2 SL
Anatolichthys splendens Splendid killifish Asia 6.0 TL
Anatolichthys sureyanus Sureyan killifish Asia 5 TL
Anatolichthys transgrediens Acipinar killifish Asia 5.4 TL
Anatolichthys villwocki Villwock’s killifish Asia 7.0 TL
Aphaniops dispar Arabian pupfish Middle East 7 TL
Aphaniops furcatus Asia 3.3 SL
Aphaniops ginaonis Asia 7 TL
Aphaniops hormuzensis Asia 3.9 SL
Aphaniops kruppi Asia 5.2 SL
Aphaniops richardsoni Asia 4.5 SL
Aphaniops sirhani Eurasia 5 TL
Aphaniops stiassnyae Lake Afdera killifish Africa 7.7 SL
Aphaniops stoliczkanus Western Indian Ocean 4.5 SL
Aphanius almiriensis Europe 3.9 SL
Aphanius chantrei Asia 7 TL
Aphanius desioi Africa 5 TL
Aphanius fasciatus Mediterranean banded killifish Europe 6.8 TL
Aphanius punctatus Asia
Aphyolebias boticarioi South America
Aphyolebias claudiae South America
Aphyolebias manuensis South America
Aphyolebias obliquus South America 4.8 SL
Aphyolebias peruensis Peruvian longfin South America 10 TL
Aphyolebias rubrocaudatus South America 6 TL
Aphyolebias schleseri South America
Aphyolebias wischmanni South America 13 TL
Aphyosemion abacinum Africa 3.5 TL
Aphyosemion ahli Africa 6 TL
Aphyosemion alpha Africa 50 TL
Aphyosemion amoenum Red-finned killi Africa 5 TL
Aphyosemion aurantiacum Africa 3.3 SL
Aphyosemion aureum Golden killi Africa 5 TL
Aphyosemion australe Lyretail panchax Africa 6 TL
Aphyosemion bamilekorum Bamileke killi Africa 4 TL
Aphyosemion barakoniense Africa 4.7 SL
Aphyosemion batesii Bates' killi Africa 9 TL
Aphyosemion bitaeniatum Two-striped Aphyosemion Africa 5 TL
Aphyosemion bitteri Africa 2.9 SL
Aphyosemion bivittatum Twostripe lyretail Africa 5 TL
Aphyosemion bualanum Africa 5 TL
Aphyosemion buytaerti Africa 5 TL
Aphyosemion callipteron Africa 4 TL
Aphyosemion calliurum Banner lyretail Africa 5 TL
Aphyosemion cameronense Cameroon killi Africa 5 TL
Aphyosemion campomaanense Africa 5.5 SL
Aphyosemion castaneum Africa 3.4 SL
Aphyosemion caudofasciatum Caudal-stripe killi Africa 5 TL
Aphyosemion celiae Africa 5 TL
Aphyosemion chauchei Africa 5 TL
Aphyosemion christyi Christy's Lyretail Africa 6 TL
Aphyosemion citrineipinnis Africa 5 TL
Aphyosemion coeleste Sky-blue killi Africa 5 TL
Aphyosemion cognatum Redspot panchax Africa 5 TL
Aphyosemion congicum Congo killi Africa 4.5 TL
Aphyosemion cryptum Africa 4.0 SL
Aphyosemion cyanoflavum Africa 2.8 SL
Aphyosemion cyanostictum Gabon jewelfish Africa 6.5 TL
Aphyosemion dargei Mbam killi Africa 5 TL
Aphyosemion decorsei Africa 5 TL
Aphyosemion ecucuense Africa 2.8 SL
Aphyosemion edeanum Edea killi Africa 5 TL
Aphyosemion elberti Red barred killi Africa 4 TL
Aphyosemion elegans Elegant killi Africa 5 TL
Aphyosemion erythron Africa 3.0 SL
Aphyosemion escherichi Escherich's killi Africa 5 TL
Aphyosemion etsamense Africa 3.2 SL
Aphyosemion exigoideum False jewel killi Africa 6 TL
Aphyosemion exiguum Jewel killi Africa 4 TL
Aphyosemion fellmanni Africa 3.0 SL
Aphyosemion ferranti Africa 5 TL
Aphyosemion flammulatum Africa 4.2 SL
Aphyosemion flavocyaneum Africa 3.2 SL
Aphyosemion franzwerneri Goby killi Africa 5 TL
Aphyosemion fulgens Africa 3.5 TL
Aphyosemion gabunense Gabon killi Africa 5 TL
Aphyosemion georgiae Africa 3.5 TL
Aphyosemion grelli Africa 3.1 SL
Aphyosemion hanneloreae Hannelore's killi Africa 4 TL
Aphyosemion heinemanni Heinemann's killi Africa 5 TL
Aphyosemion hera Africa 3.1 SL
Aphyosemion herzogi Herzog's killi Africa 5 TL
Aphyosemion hofmanni Hofmann's killi Africa 5 TL
Aphyosemion jeanhuberi Africa 3.9 SL
Aphyosemion joergenscheeli Africa 6 TL
Aphyosemion kouamense Africa 4.2 TL
Aphyosemion koungueense Africa 2.4 SL
Aphyosemion labarrei Africa 5 TL
Aphyosemion lambertorum Africa 5 TL
Aphyosemion lefiniense Africa 5 TL
Aphyosemion lividum Africa 3.7 SL
Aphyosemion loennbergii Africa 5 TL
Aphyosemion louessense Africa 5 TL
Aphyosemion lugens Africa 5 TL
Aphyosemion lujae Africa 5 TL
Aphyosemion maculatum Africa 5 TL
Aphyosemion malumbresi Africa 2.1 SL
Aphyosemion mandoroense Africa 3.8 SL
Aphyosemion melanogaster Africa 2.6 SL
Aphyosemion melinoeides Africa 2.5 SL
Aphyosemion mengilai Africa 4.2 SL
Aphyosemion mimbon Africa 5 TL
Aphyosemion musafirii Africa 3.7 SL
Aphyosemion ocellatum Africa 6 TL
Aphyosemion ogoense Africa 5 TL
Aphyosemion omega Africa 3.1 SL
Aphyosemion pamaense Africa 3.0 SL
Aphyosemion pascheni Africa 5 TL
Aphyosemion passaroi Africa 5 TL
Aphyosemion plagitaenium Africa 3.9 SL
Aphyosemion poliaki Africa 5 TL
Aphyosemion polli Africa 5 TL
Aphyosemion primigenium Africa 5 TL
Aphyosemion pseudoelegans Africa 3.7 SL
Aphyosemion punctatum Africa 5 TL
Aphyosemion punctulatum Africa 3.0 SL
Aphyosemion pusillum Africa 2.9 SL
Aphyosemion raddai Africa 6 TL
Aphyosemion rectogoense Africa 5 TL
Aphyosemion riggenbachi Africa 7 TL
Aphyosemion rubrogaster Africa 2.7 SL
Aphyosemion schioetzi Africa 5 TL
Aphyosemion schluppi Africa 5 TL
Aphyosemion schoutedeni Africa
Aphyosemion seegersi Africa 3.5 TL
Aphyosemion splendopleure Africa 5.5 TL
Aphyosemion striatum Africa 6 TL
Aphyosemion teugelsi Africa 2.4 SL
Aphyosemion thysi Africa 4.5 TL
Aphyosemion tirbaki Africa 3.9 SL
Aphyosemion trilineatus Africa 5.1 TL
Aphyosemion volcanum Africa 4.5 TL
Aphyosemion wachtersi Africa 5 TL
Aphyosemion wildekampi Africa 5 TL
Aphyosemion wuendschi Wuendsch's killi Africa 4 TL
Aphyosemion zygaima Africa 5 TL
Aplocheilichthys spilauchen Banded lampeye Africa 8 TL
Aplocheilus blockii Green panchax Asia 6 TL
Aplocheilus dayi Ceylon killifish Asia 9 TL
Aplocheilus kirchmayeri Asia 5 TL
Aplocheilus lineatus Striped panchax Asia 10 TL
Aplocheilus panchax Blue panchax Asia 9 TL
Aplocheilus parvus Dwarf panchax Asia 6.3 TL
Aplocheilus werneri Werner's killifish Asia 7 TL
Apricaphanius baeticus Europe 3.3 SL
Apricaphanius iberus Spanish toothcarp Europe 5.5 TL
Apricaphanius saourensis Sahara aphanius Africa 3.4 SL
Archiaphyosemion guineense Guinean killi Africa 7 TL
Ataeniobius toweri Bluetail goodea North America 10 TL
Atlantirivulus depressus South America 6.5 TL
Atlantirivulus guanabarensis South America 3.5 SL
Atlantirivulus haraldsiolii South America 5 TL
Atlantirivulus janeiroensis South America 6.5 TL
Atlantirivulus jurubatibensis South America 2.6 SL
Atlantirivulus lazzarotoi South America
Atlantirivulus luelingi South America 5 TL
Atlantirivulus maricensis South America 3.8 SL
Atlantirivulus nudiventris South America 4.5 TL
Atlantirivulus paranaguensis South America 4.4 SL
Atlantirivulus ribeirensis South America 3.4 SL
Atlantirivulus riograndensis South America 3.4 SL
Atlantirivulus santensis South America 6.5 TL
Atlantirivulus simplicis South America 3.5 SL
Atlantirivulus unaensis South America
Austrofundulus guajira South America
Austrofundulus leohoignei South America
Austrofundulus leoni South America



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