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The Nonindigenous Occurrences section of the NAS species profiles has a new structure. The section is now dynamically updated from the NAS database to ensure that it contains the most current and accurate information. Occurrences are summarized in Table 1, alphabetically by state, with years of earliest and most recent observations, and the tally and names of drainages where the species was observed. The table contains hyperlinks to collections tables of specimens based on the states, years, and drainages selected. References to specimens that were not obtained through sighting reports and personal communications are found through the hyperlink in the Table 1 caption or through the individual specimens linked in the collections tables.

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Common name: striped panchax

Taxonomy: available through www.itis.gov

Identification: Key and distinguishing characteristics were given in Talwar and Jhingran (1992). Diagnostic characteristics and definition of genus were presented by Parenti (1981). Color photographs appeared in Axelrod et al. (1985), Scheel (1990), and Rosler (1994).

Size: 10 cm.

Native Range: Tropical Asia. Western and southeastern regions of India (Talwar and Jhingran (1992).

Alaska	Hawaii	Puerto Rico & Virgin Islands	Guam Saipan

Hydrologic Unit Codes (HUCs) Explained
Interactive maps: Point Distribution Maps

Means of Introduction: Unknown. Maciolek (1984) is unclear as to whether this is one of the cyprinodonts imported by the Hawaii Department of Health and, if so, whether the species was intentionally stocked for mosquito control.

Status: Failed in Hawaii. No records were found at the Bishop Museum.

Impact of Introduction: The impacts of this species are currently unknown, as no studies have been done to determine how it has affected ecosystems in the invaded range. The absence of data does not equate to lack of effects. It does, however, mean that research is required to evaluate effects before conclusions can be made.

Remarks: This species is found in the aquarium trade. There are no known voucher specimens.

References: (click for full references)

Axelrod, H. R., W. E. Burgess, N. Pronek, and J. G. Walls. 1985. Dr. Axelrod's atlas of freshwater aquarium fishes. Tropical Fish Hobbyist Publications, Inc., Neptune City, NJ.

Maciolek, J. A. 1984. Exotic fishes in Hawaii and other islands of Oceania. Pages 131-161 in W. R. Courtenay, Jr., and J. R. Stauffer, Jr., editors. Distribution, biology, and management of exotic fishes. The Johns Hopkins University Press, Baltimore, MD.

Parenti, L. R. 1981. A phylogenetic and biogeographic analysis of cyprinodontiform fishes (Teleostei, Atherinomorpha). Bulletin of the American Museum of Natural History 168(4):335-557.

Rosler, H. J. 1994. A pocket-sized "pike." Tropical Fish Hobbyist Magazine 42(10):110, 112, 114.

Scheel, J. J. 1990. Atlas of killifishes of the Old World. Tropical Fish Hobbyist Publications, Inc., Neptune City, NJ.

Talwar, P. K., and A. G. Jhingran, editors. 1992. Inland fishes of India and adjacent countries. A. A. Balkema, Rotterdam, The Netherlands. Two volumes.

Other Resources:
US Fish and Wildlife Service Ecological Risk Screening Summary for Aplocheilus lineatus

Author: Nico, L.

Peer Review Date: 3/5/2011

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