Species Profile:  Aphanius almiriensis

Description

A killifish native to Turkey as well as Greece, inhabiting slow-moving brackish water springs, marshes, and coastal lagoons. It feeds primarily on algae detritus, diatoms, cyanobacteria, and diptera larvae.

Category:   Killifish

Global Region:   Asia

Distribution:   Greece, Turkey

CARES Classification:  Critically Endangered

IUCN Red List Status:  Least Concern

 

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