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Turquoise Killifish — printable fact sheet
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Turquoise Killifish
Nothobranchius furzeri
The Turquoise Killifish is a small, vibrantly colored freshwater fish native to ephemeral pools of East Africa. Renowned for its striking iridescent blue and green hues, males display brighter colors and longer fins than females. This species is famous for having one of the shor…
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- Despite their brief lifespan, Turquoise Killifish reach sexual maturity in just two to three weeks after hatching.
- Turquoise Killifish are studied for aging research due to their exceptionally short life cycle. Their eggs can survive months of drought, hatching only when rains return. Males exhibit dazzling colors to attract females and compete for territory.
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