title: Aplocheilus kirchmayeri
text: # Aplocheilus kirchmayeri
  
  Aplocheilus kirchmayeri is a species of killifish native to India. It was named after the aquarist J. Kirchmayer. Its validity as a species has been questioned, with some experts believing that it is a subspecies of Aplocheilus blockii. The species has been noted to be rather difficult to keep in an aquarium.
  
  ## Description
  
  The species is a freshwater fish. The maximum length is 5 cm (2.0 in). Its anal fin has 14 rays and yellow lines. There is a black spot on each of the dorsal fins as well. Markings are present surrounding the eyes and on the mouth.
  
  