The striped panchax (Aplocheilus lineatus) is a species of killifish, of the genus Aplocheilus. An aquarium variant of this species with a more yellowish coloration is known as golden wonder killifish. The striped panchax inhabits fresh and brackish waters of India and Sri Lanka. It is found in streams, rivers, swamps, and paddy fields. In the wild it feeds on insects, crustaceans, and even small fishes. It grows to a length of 10 cm (4 in). Most male A. lineatus measure around 7 centimetres (3 in), but the fish can grow up to 10 centimetres (4 in) under excellent conditions, especially if brought to the end of its life expectancy, around six years.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of Striped Panchax being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.
Easily confused with
- Aplocheilus armatus
- Aplocheilus panchax
- Pseudoxiphophorus bimaculatus
- Anablepsoides hartii
- Poecilia vivipara
- Betta pugnax
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Chordata
- Class
- Actinopterygii
- Order
- Cyprinodontiformes
- Family
- Aplocheilidae
- Genus
- Aplocheilus
- Species
- Aplocheilus lineatus
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