Aphaniidae (Oriental killifishes) |
5.8 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
benthopelagic; freshwater, non-migratory |
Asia: Iran and Iraq. |
Dorsal soft rays (total): 12-15; Anal soft rays: 10-17. Females have fine spotting on the flank. Males have 10-21 bars (Ref. 83325). |
Mainly herbivorous (Ref. 13530). Not a seasonal killifish. Is difficult to maintain in aquarium (Ref. 27139). |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
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harmless |
Known from the River Kor/Marvdasht and Bibiseydan spring; Helleh/ Arjan wetland. Known as Aphanius kavirensis in Kavir/ Cheshmeh-e-Ali spring; as A. mesopotamicus in Karoun River/Jarahi River, and as A. pluristriatus in Mond River, Jahrom and Khonj city (Ref.125310). Also Ref. 27139, 83325. |
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