CARES Species Profile:  Aphanius saourensis

Synonym:   Apricaphanius saourensis

Description

A killifish endemic to the Oued Saoura basin located in the Sahara Desert, inhabiting seasonally wet regions.

CARES Family:   Aphaniidae - Eurasian Killifish

Global Region:   Africa

Distribution:   Algeria

 

Conservation Status

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