Aplocheilus

Aplocheilus is a genus of killifish in the family Aplocheilidae. Their native range is in South and Southeast Asia, from India to Vietnam and Malaysia, and from Nepal to Sri Lanka. Several species, especially the striped panchax, A. lineatus, are important aquarium fishes.

Etymology

The name Aplocheilus is composed of the Greek words ' meaning "simplicity", and ' meaning "lip".

Species

The currently recognized species in this genus are:Aplocheilus andamanicus Aplocheilus armatus Aplocheilus blockii J. P. Arnold, 1911 Aplocheilus dayi Steindachner, 1892 Aplocheilus kirchmayeri Berkenkamp & Etzel, 1986Aplocheilus lineatus Aplocheilus panchax Aplocheilus parvus Aplocheilus werneri Meinken, 1966