Sahara aphanius
📖 Overview
This species could be considered as critically endangered following IUCN criteria . Excessive ground water withdrawal for agricultural purposes, the drying of wetlands, and water pollution are, along with the introduced Gambusia, the major threats to the survival of this species .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal soft rays (total): 8 - 11; Anal soft rays: 10 - 11. Body moderately elongated . Preorbital length 0.9-1.3 in eye-diameter . Dorsal fin inserted before origin of anal fin, on the same axis, with 7-8 (rarely 9) branched dorsal-fin rays . A long and narrow caudal peduncle, its length 1.7-2.0 in body least depth . Body pigmentation of live males a profusely mottled blue and silver, not forming vertical bars; females without conspicuous black spots, except a spot at the junction of the caudal peduncle and central caudal fin rays .: fusiform / normal.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Sahara aphanius is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Sahara aphanius is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Sahara aphanius is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic. Subtropical
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
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