Cyprinodontidae

Azraq Toothcarp

Aphaniops sirhani

Insect larvae and crustaceans in Azraq shallows

• Tropical
• Local endemic species
• Restricted distribution
• Small
• Tropical fish

Aphaniops sirhani, the Azraq toothcarp, is a species of fish in the family Aphaniidae. It is endemic to the Azraq Wetland Reserve in Jordan. This species occurs in shallow water where there is vegetation and stones, or over muddy substrates where it feeds on insect larvae and crustaceans.