Aphanius desioi (Gianferrari, 1933)

Taxonomic Hierarchy


Kingdom: Animalia

Phylum: Chordata

Class: Teleostei

Order: Cyprinodontiformes

Family: Aphaniidae

Genus: Aphanius

Species: Aphanius desioi (Gianferrari, 1933)

Climate Zone


  • Temperate
  • Location


    • Africa: Endemic to sulphur producing lakes, springs and their drainage canals in northern Libya. Probably a synonym of Aphanius fasciatus.

    Biology


    Found in sulfur-producing lakes, springs and their drainage canals (Ref. 3788).

    Habitat


    benthopelagic

    Conservation Status


    Data deficient

    Threat to Humans


    Harmless

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    Aphanius desioi (Gianferrari, 1933)