CARES Species Profile:  Aphanius maeandricus

Synonym:   Anatolichthys maeandricus

Description

A killifish native to Turkey inhabiting lakes and springs.

CARES Family:   Aphaniidae - Eurasian Killifish

Global Region:   Asia

Distribution:   Turkey

CARES Classification:  Near Threatened CARES Assessment Date:  Feb. 15, 2023    
IUCN Red List:  Undefined   IUCN Assessment Date:  None      
 

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