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Golden Wonder Killifish
About Golden Wonder Killifish
Aplocheilus lineatus, commonly known as the Golden Wonder Killifish or Striped Panchax, is a colorful fish with stunning golden coloration. This predatory fish belongs to the superfamily Anostomidae and has a peaceful and playful personality. It usually feeds on shrimp and nanofish.
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Common Name
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Striped Panchax, Malaba Killi, Stribet Panchax
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Conservation Status
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Extinct (EX)
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Taxonomy
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Scientific name
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Aplocheilus lineatus
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Species
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Aplocheilus lineatus
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Genus
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Aplocheilus
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SubFamily
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Stethaprioninae
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Family
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Aplocheilidae
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SuperFamily
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Anostomidae
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SubOrder
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Cyprinodontoidei
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Order
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Cyprinodontiformes
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Class
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Actinopterygii
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Phylum
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Chordata
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Characteristics
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Get to know the traits and characteristics of the Golden Wonder Killifish |
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Color
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Orange
Silver
Gold
Red
Green
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Pattern
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Striped
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Characteristics
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Elongated bodies
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Tank Level
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Top |
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Min Height
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3 Inches or 1 meters |
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Max Height
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4 Inches or 1 meters |
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Specific Information
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Detailed information that may be more specific than physically visible characteristics. |
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Spinal Column
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Vertebrata |
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Vision Systems
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Infrared Vision
Ultraviolet Vision
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Animal Care
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This term covers all aspects of animal care. |
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Maintenance
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easy |
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Temperature
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68°F to 75°F |
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Substrate
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Dark Substrate
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Water Hardness
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Soft
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Minimum Tank Size
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5 gallons |
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pH
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6.0 to 7.5 |
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Temperament, Personality, and Feeding Habits
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Learn more about the characteristics of the Golden Wonder Killifish including personality, temperament, and feeding behaviors. |
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Intelligence
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Medium |
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Feeding habits
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Omnivores
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Temperament
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Calm
Playful
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Modes of Locomotion
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Swimming
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Energy Level
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High Energy |
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Life Cycle and Reproduction
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Each type of animal has a different life cycle, here are details about the Golden Wonder Killifish. |
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Lifespan
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2 Years |
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Reproductive System
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Oviparous
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Animal Habitat, Ecosystem, Native Area
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Things to know about the natural environment of animals where they live and survive, and the distribution of populations across different regions. |
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Habitat
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Aquatic |
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Ecosystem
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Freshwater
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Country
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India
Sri Lanka
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