CARES Species Profile:  Aphanius dispar 'richardsoni'

Description

A killifish found throughout coastal regions of the Red Sea and neighboring salt water regions including the Arabian Sea and Persian Gulf. It is capable of existing in a wide range of salinities from fresh to salt water.

CARES Family:   Aphaniidae - Eurasian Killifish

Global Region:   Asia

Distribution:   Red Sea region

CARES Classification:  Endangered CARES Assessment Date:  Feb. 15, 2023    
IUCN Red List:  Least Concern   IUCN Assessment Date:  March 18, 2013      
 

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