Aplocheilus blockii
Species of fish
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Aplocheilus blockii or the green panchax is a species of fish native to waters around India, Sri Lanka, and Pakistan.
| Aplocheilus blockii | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Actinopterygii |
| Order: | Cyprinodontiformes |
| Family: | Aplocheilidae |
| Genus: | Aplocheilus |
| Species: | A. blockii |
| Binomial name | |
| Aplocheilus blockii Arnold, 1911 | |
Description
Aplocheilus blockii measures 6 centimeters long.[2] It frequently inhabits coastal habitats that either contain brackish water or fresh water.[3] It feeds on larvae, insects, and fish fry.[4]
Name
This species was described by the German aquarist Johann Paul Arnold in 1911 with a type locality given as Cochim, India.[5] The specific name honours a Captain Block who was responsible for importing this fish into Germany.[6]
