Arabian pupfish
📖 Overview
Occurs in coastal zones, also found in oasis pools with hypersaline to fresh water . Forms schools. Chiefly a herbivorous species . Spawn in areas where roots of hyacinth or other floating plants abound . Not a seasonal killifish. Very difficult to maintain in aquarium .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal soft rays (total): 8 - 11; Anal soft rays: 9 - 11. : fusiform / normal; Cross section: oval.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Arabian pupfish is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Arabian pupfish is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Arabian pupfish is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; freshwater; brackish; benthopelagic; non-migratory. Subtropical; 16°C - 26°C
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
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