Species Profile:  Aphanius apodus

Alternate Name:   Tellia apoda

Description

A killifish native to Algeria in northern Africa's Atlas Mountains. It is found in springs and streams and is an omnivore feeding on crustaceans, worms, insect larvae, zooplankton, and algae.

Category:   Killifish

Global Region:   Africa

Distribution:   Algeria

CARES Classification:  Critically Endangered

IUCN Red List Status:  Critically Endangered

 

Aquarists keeping this Species

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