Biology:Aplocheilus kirchmayeri
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Short description: Species of killifish
| Aplocheilus kirchmayeri | |
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Scientific classification 
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| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Actinopterygii |
| Order: | Cyprinodontiformes |
| Family: | Aplocheilidae |
| Genus: | Aplocheilus |
| Species: | A. kirchmayeri
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| Binomial name | |
| Aplocheilus kirchmayeri Berkenkamp and Etzel, 1986
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Aplocheilus kirchmayeri is a species of killifish native to India .[1] It was named after the aquarist J. Kirchmayer. Its validity as a species has been questioned, with some experts believing that it is a subspecies of Aplocheilus blockii.[2] The species has been noted to be rather difficult to keep in an aquarium.
Description
The species is a freshwater fish.[3] The maximum length is 5 cm (2.0 in).[4] Its anal fin has 14 rays and yellow lines. There is a black spot on each of the dorsal fins as well.[5] Markings are present surrounding the eyes and on the mouth.[6]
References
- ↑ "Aplocheilus kirchmayeri Berkenkamp & Etzel 1986 - Encyclopedia of Life". https://eol.org/pages/1156920.
- ↑ "Aplocheilus kirchmayeri: The Dwarf Panchax of Goa | Details | Articles | TFH Magazine®". http://www.tfhmagazine.com/details/articles/aplocheilus-kirchmayeri-the-dwarf-panchax-of-goa.htm.
- ↑ "WoRMS - World Register of Marine Species - Aplocheilus kirchmayeri Berkenkamp & Etzel, 1986". http://www.marinespecies.org/aphia.php?p=taxdetails&id=1011833.
- ↑ "Aplocheilus kirchmayeri summary page" (in en). https://www.fishbase.us/summary/Aplocheilus-kirchmayeri.html.
- ↑ "Aplocheilus kirchmayeri Berkenkamp & Etzel, 1986". https://indiabiodiversity.org/species/show/231662.
- ↑ "KILLI-DATA ONLINE - Aplocheilus kirchmayeri, information snapshot (Cyprinodontiformes, Killifishes)". http://www.killi-data.org/zz-kirchmayAplo.php.
Wikidata ☰ Q6422242 entry
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