CARES Species Profile:  Aphanius transgrediens

Common Name:  Acipinar killifish

Description

Killifish native to Lake Acıgöl in Turkey. Unique in that they inhabit shallow sulfurous springs along the margins of the lake. Feeds on filamentous algae, small aquatic invertebrates, and zooplankton.

CARES Family:   Cyprinodontidae - Small Killifish (Pupfish)

Global Region:   Asia

Distribution:   Turkey: Lake Acıgöl

 

Conservation Status

CARES Classification:  Critically Endangered CARES Assessment Date:  March 15, 2026
IUCN Red List:  Critically Endangered IUCN Assessment Date:  March 12, 2013