Biology:Aplocheilus blockii

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Aplocheilus blockii
Scientific classification edit
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Actinopterygii
Order: Cyprinodontiformes
Family: Aplocheilidae
Genus: Aplocheilus
Species:
A. blockii
Binomial name
Aplocheilus blockii
Arnold, 1911

Aplocheilus blockii or the green panchax is a species of fish native to waters around India , Sri Lanka, and Pakistan .

Description

Aplocheilus blockii measures 6 centimeters long.[2] It frequently inhabits coastal habitats that either contain brackish water or fresh water.[3] It feeds on larvae, insects, and fish fry.[4]

Name

This species was described by the German aquarist Johann Paul Arnold (de) in 1911 with a type locality given as Cochim, India.[5] The specific name honours a Captain Block who was responsible for importing this fish into Germany.[6]

References

Wikidata ☰ Q2598937 entry