| Family: |
Aphaniidae (Oriental killifishes) |
| Max. size: |
5 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
benthopelagic; freshwater; brackish; pH range: 8; dH range: 10, non-migratory |
| Distribution: |
Eurasia: endemic to and only native finfish of Azraq Oasis, Jordan, where it is presently in danger of extinction because of a recent lowering in water level. |
| Diagnosis: |
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| Biology: |
In shallow water among vegetation and stones, or over muddy grounds. Its diet consists of insect larvae and crustaceans. The breeding season lies in the spring (Ref. 13609). Not a seasonal killifish. Is difficult to maintain in aquarium (Ref. 27139). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Critically Endangered (CR); Date assessed: 12 March 2013 (B1ab(i,ii,iii)+2ab(i,ii,iii)) Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
| Country info: |
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