Aplocheilus blockii
# Aplocheilus blockii

Aplocheilus blockii or the green panchax is a species of fish native to waters around India, Sri Lanka, and Pakistan.

## Description

Aplocheilus blockii measures 6 centimeters long. It frequently inhabits coastal habitats that either contain brackish water or fresh water. It feeds on larvae, insects, and fish fry.

## Name

This species was described by the German aquarist Johann Paul Arnold [de] in 1911 with a type locality given as Cochim, India. The specific name honours a Captain Block who was responsible for importing this fish into Germany.

