Aplocheilus dayi Steindachner, 1892 Ceylon killifish |
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Family: | Aplocheilidae (Killifishes) | |||
Max. size: | 9 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
Environment: | benthopelagic; freshwater; brackish, non-migratory | |||
Distribution: | Asia: endemic to Sri Lanka. Reported from India and Malay Peninsula (Ref. 4833). | |||
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Biology: | Usually inhabits shallow, heavily shaded forest streams with a silt substrate. Also occurs in brackish mangrove swamps, often together with Aplocheilus parvus. Feeds on small insects, insect larvae and fish fry. Cultivated as a larvicidal fish (Ref. 4833). 10 cm max TL (Ref. 6028).Not a seasonal killifish. Is easy to maintain in the aquarium (Ref. 27139). | |||
IUCN Red List Status: | Endangered (EN); Date assessed: 01 August 2019 (B1ab(iii)+2ab(iii)) Ref. (130435) | |||
Threat to humans: | harmless |