Aplocheilus werneri Meinken, 1966
Werner's killifish
photo by Ramani Shirantha

Family:  Aplocheilidae (Killifishes)
Max. size:  7 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthopelagic; freshwater, non-migratory
Distribution:  Asia: endemic to Sri Lanka.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Inhabits small, shallow, slow-flowing, heavily shaded streams and rivulets with a silt or clay substrate. Feeds on insects and fish fry. 9 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: 05 August 2019 (B1ab(iii)+2ab(iii)) Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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