What category would Pike Killifish (Belonesox belizanus) fall under?
I’ve been keeping this species for a couple of years and I’d love to share my observations. Just want to make sure I’m posting in the right spot. Thanks in advance!
Regards,
Paul
[movedhere] AKA Main Discussion Board [move by] James Langan.
Pike Killies are genus Epiplaty, which are old world non annuals. Hence the move to this discussion board.
I hope this helps,
JP Langan, AKA Webmaster
Well color me confused. As far as I know it’s not an Epiplaty but a livebearer.
Livebearers / Poeciliidae / Pike Top Minnow
Profile: Pike Livebearer, Pike Top Minnow
Belonesox belizanus Synonyms: None
Since the original poster specifically cited Belonesox belizanus I must agree with Russell. The fish is a new world livebearer – not a killifish at all as we define them: egglaying toothcarps. The problem is with common names; another example would be the least killifish, Heterandria formosa – also a livebearing fish from the new world, not a killi.
Just thought I would jump in on the discussion, as the "Hechtlinge" or Pike-Like is my favorite group of killies for several reasons.
Pike-Like killies refer to species in the Epiplatys, Aplochielius, and Pachypanchax genera.
These are all true "egg laying tooth-carps" that exhibit body forms and behaviors very similar to the large and aggressive pike found all over the northern hemisphere.
The livebearers are fascinating fish, but not kililes specifically.
Either way, Im sure the observations of Mr. Bollinger would be more than welcome by our members to read 🙂
