The striped panchax (''Aplocheilus lineatus'') is a species of killifish, of the genus '' Aplocheilus''. An

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variant of this species with a more yellowish coloration is known as golden wonder killifish. The striped panchax inhabits fresh and brackish waters of India and

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. It is found in streams, rivers,

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s, and paddy fields. This fish grows to a length of . Most male ''A. lineatus'' measure around , but the fish can grow up to under excellent conditions, especially if brought to the end of its life expectancy, around 6 years. It possesses a parietal eye which permits it to see prey insects and predators above it on the surface. ''A. lineatus'' can jump very well.

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Aplocheilus Taxa named by Achille Valenciennes Fish described in 1846 {{Cyprinodontiformes-stub