Epiplatys sexfasciatus explained

Epiplatys sexfasciatus or six-barred panchax is a species of fish in the family Aplocheilidae that can be found in West and Central Africa. The fish is a timid surface dwelling predator. The six-barred panchax is up to 10abbr=onNaNabbr=on long and closely resembles Epiplatys longiventralis.^{[1] [2]}

This is the type species of the genus Epiplatys and was described by Theodore N. Gill in 1862 with the type locality given as Gabon.

Sub-species

There are three recognized sub-species:

• Epiplatys sexfasciatus rathkei Radda, 1970
• Epiplatys sexfasciatus sexfasciatus T. N. Gill, 1862
• Epiplatys sexfasciatus togolensis Loiselle, 1971

Notes and References

1. Book: Axelrod, Herbert R. . Encyclopedia of Tropical Fishes . Vorderwinkler, Winkler . 1995 . T.F.H. Publications . Neptune City, New Jersey . 0-7938-1288-7 . 319 . 30th.
2. Book: Baensch, Riehl . Aquarium Atlas . 1997 . Microcosm . Shelburne, Vermont . 1-890087-05-X . 562 . 6th.