CARES Species Profile:  Aphanius apodus

Synonym:   Tellia apoda

Description

A killifish native to Algeria in northern Africa's Atlas Mountains. It is found in springs and streams and is an omnivore feeding on crustaceans, worms, insect larvae, zooplankton, and algae.

CARES Family:   Aphaniidae - Eurasian Killifish

Global Region:   Africa

Distribution:   Algeria

 

Conservation Status

CARES Classification:  Critically Endangered CARES Assessment Date:  Feb. 15, 2023
IUCN Red List:  Critically Endangered IUCN Assessment Date:  May 17, 2021