Sahara aphanius

Apricaphanius saourensis

Endemic Aphaniid Fish of African Waters

Tropical
Regional distribution
Freshwater fish
Africa
Fusiform
Small
Tropical fish

Apricaphanius saourensis, the Sahara aphanius or Sahara killifish, is a species of freshwater pupfish belonging to the family Aphaniidae. It is endemic to the Oued Saoura river basin in Algeria. The species is threatened by water pollution and water withdrawal for agricultural use.

Class: Teleosts
Order: Killifishes and Livebearers
Family: Aphaniidae
Genus: Apricaphanius
Maximum length: 3.2 cm
Water: Freshwater
Body shape: fusiform
Distribution: Africa: Algeria.

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