| Family: |
Aplocheilidae (Killifishes) |
| Max. size: |
9 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
benthopelagic; freshwater; brackish, non-migratory |
| Distribution: |
Asia: endemic to Sri Lanka. Reported from India and Malay Peninsula (Ref. 4833). |
| Diagnosis: |
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| Biology: |
Usually inhabits shallow, heavily shaded forest streams with a silt substrate. Also occurs in brackish mangrove swamps, often together with Aplocheilus parvus. Feeds on small insects, insect larvae and fish fry. Cultivated as a larvicidal fish (Ref. 4833). 10 cm max TL (Ref. 6028).Not a seasonal killifish. Is easy to maintain in the aquarium (Ref. 27139). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Endangered (EN); Date assessed: 01 August 2019 (B1ab(iii)+2ab(iii)) Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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