Aplocheilus werneri

(Aplocheilus werneri)

Description

Aplocheilus werneri (Werner's killifish) is a species of killifish endemic to Sri Lanka. This species grows to a length of 7 cm (2.8 in). Its natural habitats are small, shallow, slow-flowing, heavily shaded streams and rivulets with a silt or clay substrate. They are largely use as an aquarium fish.

Taxonomic tree:

Domain:
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum:
Class: Actinopterygii
Order:Cyprinodontiformes
Family:Aplocheilidae
Genus:Aplocheilus
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