Species Profile:  Aphanius transgrediens

Common Name:  Acipinar killifish

Description

Killifish native to Lake Acigol in Turkey. Unique in that they inhabit shallow sulfurous springs along the margins of the lake. Feeds on filamentous algae, small aquatic invertebrates, and zooplankton.

Category:   Killifish

Global Region:   Asia

Distribution:   Turkey

CARES Classification:  Critically Endangered

IUCN Red List Status:  Critically Endangered

 

Aquarists keeping this Species

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