Pearl-spotted killifish

Paraphanius mento

Aphaniid Fish from Asian Waters

Tropical
Regional distribution
Freshwater fish
West Asia
Small
Tropical fish

The iridescent toothcarp or pearl-spotted killifish(Paraphanius mento) is a species of killifish in the family Aphaniidae. It can be found in Western Asia (Iraq, Israel, Jordan, Lebanon, Palestine, Syria and Turkey). It occurs in a wide range of freshwater habitats (springs, streams, lakes and rivers).

Class: Teleosts
Order: Killifishes and Livebearers
Family: Aphaniidae
Genus: Paraphanius
Water type: Freshwater