CARES Species Profile:  Aphanius almiriensis

Description

A killifish native to Turkey as well as Greece, inhabiting slow-moving brackish water springs, marshes, and coastal lagoons. It feeds primarily on algae detritus, diatoms, cyanobacteria, and diptera larvae.

CARES Family:   Aphaniidae - Eurasian Killifish

Global Region:   Asia

Distribution:   Greece, Turkey

 

Conservation Status

CARES Classification:  Critically Endangered CARES Assessment Date:  Feb. 15, 2023
IUCN Red List:  Least Concern IUCN Assessment Date:  Nov. 10, 2022