Welcome to the dedicated database on oviparous Cyprinodontiformes or KILLIFISH.

K I L L I - D A T A online

Killi-Data online  presents all available top quality information on Killies or oviparous Cyprinodont fishes, including a Data Base, with full ichthyological, ecological and historical coverage of each taxon and, with all aquarium information for maintenance and breeding for each species and, with all details of systematics, morphology, genetics, patterns of each species and, with over 2207 color photos for the 814 valid species (male and female). Service to Aquarists : to freely receive by e-mail full data on any species, click on "Logo" at the bottom of this page, mention its name and state that you agree to comply with  ETHICS AND COPYRIGHTS New publications :  December 2006 : Killi-Data Catalogue, a book in full colors 1028 pages... all details HERE (+SAMPLE) April 2008 : Pocket Killi-Data 2008, only through Killifish association (see below) (+COVER) February 2007 : Killi-Data 2007, the new edition of the book after 2000 (see below) Distribution of grants :  8 grants distributed for 3100 Euros or 4500 US$ [Simona Santini (DNA Nothos), Graciela Garcia (DNA Austrolebias), Tom Van Dooren (DNA Epiplatys), Ondrej Sedlacek (aquarist, Cameroon), Graciela Garcia (DNA Megalebias, Trigonectes), Paul Loiselle (collecting Madagascar), Tyrone Genade (Ph.D. research), Randall Brummett (collecting new Yaoundé Epiplatys)]. Details of accounts (Euros): total revenues, 3578.80; total direct charges (slides duplicates, URL Internic and hosting costs), 1099.02; net account after re-distribution (loss), -620.22, as of January 28. 2008 NEWS: October 25. 2008 MAJOR NAME CHANGES FAMILY-GROUP NAMES USED VS. PRESENT NAMES Killi-Data online  offers special lists for aquarists to help them to update their labelling of names of Killifish: list of valid species names and their aquarium populations, list of valid species names today accepted in comparison with their equivalents in hobbyists' basic books. Killi-Data online  is far being only a website on Killifish nomenclature : tips on where, how, what to collect in all countries, quizzes, faq's, state-of-the-art feedback on current research, conservation issues, newsletters and flashes for new species and publications (all free). Killi-Data online is a major extension and a permanently updated web version of the book entitled: "Killi-Data. Updated checklist of taxonomic names, collecting localities and bibliographic references of oviparous Cyprinodontiformes fishes", published in French, English, German, Spanish and Portuguese, in 1994, 1996, 2000, 2007. Killi-Data online yearly provides with a printed list of valid names with aquarium populations as "POCKET KILLI-DATA", for aquarists and available in at least 6 languages through Killifish Associations only, since 2004 (Edition 2008: published !). Killi-Data online is however very different from the Killi-Data book in its structure and encompasses 2 parts:  News, services and information designed mainly for aquarists, available freely for guests visitors, only with their e-mail as courtesy (help : HOBBYISTS' ISSUES, TRUE QUESTIONS and GRANT AND COLLECTING TRIP, last update : January 6. 2006) The Data Base with all scientific and aquaristic information and photos for each species or genus, only available to registered users, after registration process in guest section. KILLI-ABSTRACT, a new service from April 1. 2005 : Major abstracts online, immediately upon notice Killi-Data online supports Google automatic translation into 5 languages for the whole 'Guest' section (official language is English, only ; to choose another language, please click first on selected flag, then enter your Email) : Please sign in, in order to access Killi-Data online Guests Email address   Privacy... will not be transferred to 3rd parties Registered Users User ID:   Password:

MISSION statement
Killi-Data is all about fish that are so important to ichthyologists, biologists, aquarists, ecologists and behaviourists,
because of their unique beauties and characteristics and because Killifish are critical tools to malaria control. 
If you are a new comer to Killifishes, discover their SPECIFICITIES,
and (only available in English version) their BEAUTIES, their BIOTOPES and BEHAVIOURS.
Killi-Data is a cooperative platform on Killifish. 
If you have enjoyed this site, please consider helping the author fund it by using the links hereby, plus those of Amazon.com in the KILLIFISH BOOK review.

Killi-Data presents a list of all taxa (used versus present names) of Killifish that are covered in Killi-Data online,
whenever they are available or not, valid or not. To check a current name, click on the global SEARCH list.
Killi-Data aims to present all available information on Killies or oviparous Cyprinodont fishes. 
Killi-Data compiles state of the art knowledge, wherever it sources from, scientist or aquarist. 
Killi-Data is evidence based, not opinion based. If conflicting results arise from distinct phylogenetic methods, then a compromise is selected that purports the maximum of results, ending up in a splitting way as most taxonomic works, today.
Killi-Data is a non-profit venture that redistributes all financial benefits, the major part being attributed to young scientists or collectors to support research on oviparous Cyprinodont fishes or Killies.
Killi-Data strongly encourages cooperation between ichthyologists, either professional or amateur, and aquarists to build a cooperative community of interest and knowledge.

Killi-Data, like all information on this website, is protected by ETHICS AND COPYRIGHTS.

TECHNICALITIES
Killi-Data online has been optimised for Internet Explorer (not for Mozilla Firefox 1.0.)
Killi-Data contains JavaScripts, extensively: make sure your computer is compatible.
The Data Base is only available after registration (freely for amateur or professional researchers, petfish publishers, contributors and owners of the book Killi-Data 2007 or, otherwise, against a modest fee). The Data Base contains Frames : make sure your computer is compatible, before registration.
Killi-Data online is officially edited in English : the Google translation tool is practical and very useful, but not perfect (notably scientific names are reversed) : make sure to use the English version for any quotation or analysis of the website.

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