The Green panchax (Aplocheilus blockii) is a brackish-water fish of the family Aplocheilidae that grows up to 6 cm.
Description
The green panchax is a small killifish from fresh and slightly brackish water of southern India and Sri Lanka. The species grows to about 6 cm and has a slender, shiny green to golden-green body, glittering spots and large, high-set eyes. As a surface hunter it swims just below the water surface of pools, ditches and rice fields and seizes insects, mosquito larvae and small zooplankton. The fish is popular in the aquarium hobby. The IUCN assesses the species as Least Concern (LC).
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Green panchax?
The Green panchax has an elongate, eel-like body, is mainly green and shows a spots pattern.
Where does the Green panchax live?
The Green panchax lives in brackish water and is mostly found around mixed bottom.
How big does the Green panchax get?
The Green panchax grows to a maximum of about 6 cm.
Is the Green panchax dangerous to humans?
No, the Green panchax is harmless to humans.
Is the Green panchax edible?
The Green panchax is not usually eaten.
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Same genus Aplocheilus
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