Epiplatys sexfasciatus

Epiplatys sexfasciatus Gill, 1862 is a species of actinopterygii belonging to the family Aplocheilidae (order Cyprinodontiformes).

Common name. In English this species is commonly known as the six-barred epiplatys.

Taxonomy. The scientific name Epiplatys sexfasciatus Gill, 1862 places this species within the actinopterygii lineage, among the most diverse vertebrates on Earth.

Description & ecology. As a member of Cyprinodontiformes, Epiplatys sexfasciatus exhibits the group's characteristic adaptations: They are small freshwater and brackish fishes; livebearers give birth to live young. Its biology reflects the demands of its particular habitat and life history within the family Aplocheilidae.

Distribution. The species occurs within the natural range of its lineage; precise localities and depth preferences are documented in the taxonomic literature for Aplocheilidae.

Human relevance. Like many fishes, it may be of interest to fisheries, aquaculture, the aquarium trade, or conservation, depending on its abundance and distribution.