Freshwater Fishes of Southeast Asia : Whitespot



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Whitespot

A colourful Whitespot photographed in a clear forest stream, Singapore. Family : APLOCHEILIDAE Species : Aplocheilus panchax Maximum Length : 8 cm References : F1	An extremely adaptable species, the Whitespot can be found in a variety of habitats from forest streams to drainage ditches, and still water bodies to mangroves. In Singapore it even inhabits two small hot springs. The Whitespot is mainly a surface dweller, and can easily identified by the white spot on top of the head. This fish is useful in controlling mosquito larvae and consequently has been introduced into mosquito-prone habitats. The species occurs in most parts of Southeast Asia.