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Mediterranean toothcarp (Aphanius fasciatus)
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Ecological Illustration of Mediterranean toothcarp (Aphanius fasciatus)
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Cyprinodontidae

Mediterranean toothcarp

Aphanius fasciatus

Habitat decides whether male tails turn yellow or orange

  • Tropical
  • Transcontinental
  • Africa
  • Europe
  • West Asia
  • Fusiform
  • Small
  • Tropical fish

Mediterranean toothcarp is a freshwater fish from Europe. It inhabits estuaries and brackish water. The largest recorded length is 6.8 cm.

Body shape
fusiform
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