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Wednesday, December 26, 2012

Toothcarps

Order Cyprinodontiformes


This group consists of the native Whitespot or Panchax, as well as introduced Striped Panchax, and live-bearers, like guppy, mollies and mosquitofish.

Rivuline Toothcarps (Family Aplocheilidae)
Whitespot or Panchax Aplocheilus panchax
Striped Panchax Aplocheilus lineatus

Live-bearing Toothcarps (Family Poeciliidae)
Guppy Poecilia reticulata - Introduced
Lesser Sailfin Molly Poecilia latipinna - Introduced
Common Molly Poecilia sphenops - Introduced
Mosquito Fish Gambusia holbrookii - Introduced


Whitespot (Aplocheilus panchax) at Admiralty Park ©Tan KH


Whitespot (Aplocheilus panchax) at Singapore Quarry ©Tan KH


Guppies (Poecilia reticulata): Sungei Serangoon. Admiralty Park ©Tan KH

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