Aplocheilus kirchmayeri

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.

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

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]

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