Where Does Killifish Live?

Killifish lives in specific habitats. Knowing where to look helps you find and identify it.

Where to find Killifish

Water type

freshwater

Depth

Surface to shallow depths (typically less than 1 meter)

Environment

Highly diverse, including temporary pools, swamps, marshes, slow-moving streams, rivers, and even brackish estuaries. Many species are adapted to low-oxygen, warm, and often acidic waters.

Geographic range

Globally distributed in tropical and subtropical regions across Africa, South America, North America, and parts of Asia and Europe. Absent from Australia and Antarctica.

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