Family: |
Aphaniidae (Oriental killifishes) |
Max. size: |
4 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
Environment: |
benthopelagic; freshwater, non-migratory |
Distribution: |
Asia: Turkey (endemic to Lake Hazar). |
Diagnosis: |
This species with three rows of conical teeth; a slightly upturned lower jaw; male without black or dark-brown bars in the caudal fin; no head canals; presence of a dermal sheath at the anal-fin base in the nuptial female; body naked (Ref. 126233). |
Biology: |
Not a seasonal killifish. Is very difficult to maintain in the aquarium (Ref. 27139). |
IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 11 March 2013 Ref. (130435)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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