Aplocheilus kirchmayeri

Aplocheilus kirchmayeri is a species of killifish native to India.[2] 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.[3] The species has been noted to be rather difficult to keep in an aquarium.

Aplocheilus kirchmayeri
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Actinopterygii
Order: Cyprinodontiformes
Family: Aplocheilidae
Genus: Aplocheilus
Species:
A. kirchmayeri
Binomial name
Aplocheilus kirchmayeri
Berkenkamp and Etzel, 1986

Description

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The species is a freshwater fish.[4] The maximum length is 5 cm (2.0 in).[5] Its anal fin has 14 rays and yellow lines. There is a black spot on each of the dorsal fins as well.[6] Markings are present surrounding the eyes and on the mouth.[7]

References

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  1. ^ Sidharthan, A. (2023). "Aplocheilus kirchmayeri". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2023: e.T201990A2731720. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2023-1.RLTS.T201990A2731720.en. Retrieved 1 April 2024.
  2. ^ "Aplocheilus kirchmayeri Berkenkamp & Etzel 1986 - Encyclopedia of Life". eol.org. Retrieved 2019-04-30.
  3. ^ "Aplocheilus kirchmayeri: The Dwarf Panchax of Goa | Details | Articles | TFH Magazine®". www.tfhmagazine.com. Retrieved 2019-04-30.
  4. ^ "WoRMS - World Register of Marine Species - Aplocheilus kirchmayeri Berkenkamp & Etzel, 1986". www.marinespecies.org. Retrieved 2019-04-30.
  5. ^ "Aplocheilus kirchmayeri summary page". FishBase. Retrieved 2019-04-30.
  6. ^ "Aplocheilus kirchmayeri Berkenkamp & Etzel, 1986". India Biodiversity Portal. Retrieved 2019-04-30.
  7. ^ "KILLI-DATA ONLINE - Aplocheilus kirchmayeri, information snapshot (Cyprinodontiformes, Killifishes)". www.killi-data.org. Retrieved 2019-04-30.