Aplocheilus

Aplocheilus

Aplocheilus (McClelland, J., 1839) is a genus of killifish in the family Aplocheilidae, with 7 species. Their range is primarily South and Southeast Asia, from Pakistan to Vietnam and Malaysia, and from Nepal to Sri Lanka. Several species, especially the striped panchax, Aplocheilus lineatus, are important aquarium fishes. The name Aplocheilus is consisted of Greek words "aploe" meaning "simplicity", and "cheilos" meaning "lip".Aplocheilidae are a family of bony fishes containing about 15 species. Formerly, the name "Aplocheilidae" was used for the Aplocheiloidei as a whole, i.e. including the Nothobranchiidae of Africa and the mainly South American Rivulidae as subfamilies. This obsolete system is sometimes still seen, e.g. in ITIS.They are small killifish, usually measuring about 5 centimetres (2.0 in) in length. Species are found southern Asia (Aplocheilus), and Madagascar (Pachypanchax). They live in fresh water but are somewhat salt-tolerant. They are also found in muddy or brackish water. Some species are kept as aquarium pets.

Aplocheilus

Aplocheilus

Aplocheilus

Aplocheilus

Aplocheilus

Aplocheilus

Aplocheilus

Aplocheilus

Aplocheilus