Green panchax
📖 Overview
Inhabits stationary and sheltered waters of rivers . Found under the surface in still waters, mainly coastal and often brackish, especially where there is surface vegetation or cover, such as mangrove swamps and rice fields. Swims slowly or stays stationary, often in small groups. Feeds on insects, larvae and fish fry. Valuable for mosquito control . Not a seasonal killifish.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Green panchax is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Green panchax is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Green panchax is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Green panchax is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; brackish; benthopelagic; non-migratory. Tropical; 22°C - 26°C
🌿 Ecology
insects, larvae and fish fry
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aplocheilus blochii | Arnold | 1911 | Synonym |
| Haplocheilus pachax blocki | Arnold | 1911 | Synonym |
| Haplocheilus panchax blochii | Arnold | 1911 | Synonym |
| Haplochilus panchax blockii | Arnold | 1911 | Synonym |
| Panchax panchax blochii | Arnold | 1911 | Synonym |
| Panchax panchax blockii | Arnold | 1911 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) — 4 records indexed .
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