Ceylon killifish
📖 Overview
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 . 10 cm max TL .Not a seasonal killifish. Is easy to maintain in the aquarium .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Ceylon killifish is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Ceylon killifish is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; brackish; benthopelagic; non-migratory. Tropical; 20°C - 25°C endemic to Sri Lanka.
🌿 Ecology
small insects, insect larvae and fish fry
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Ceylon killifish · Day's Killifish · striped topminnow |
| 🌍CES | štikovec cejlonský |
| 🇩🇰Danish | Ceylon-killi |
| 🇷🇺Russian | Светлоглазка Дэя |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aplocheilus dayi dayi | Steindachner | 1892 | Synonym |
| Haplochilus dayi | Steindachner | 1892 | Synonym |
| Panchax lineatus dayi | Steindachner | 1892 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 2 records indexed .
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