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Aphaniops
''Aphaniops'' is a genus of killifishes in the family Aphaniidae, which are native to Western Asia (including Asia Minor and Iran), Northeast Africa and east to southwest India. Several species in the genus have very limited distribution and may be threatened. Etymology The generic name is derived from ''Aphanius'', and '' -opsis'' meaning "appearance". It is a sister genus to ''Aphanius'' and ''Paraphanius''. Species There are nine valid species: * '' Aphaniops dispar'' Rüppell, 1829 (Arabian toothcarp) * '' Aphaniops furcatus'' Teimori, Esmaeili, Erpenbeck & Reichenbacher, 2014Teimori, A., Esmaeili, H.R., Erpenbeck, D. & Reichenbacher, B. (2014): A new and unique species of the genus ''Aphanius'' Nardo, 1827 (Teleostei: Cyprinodontidae) from Southern Iran: A case of regressive evolution. ''Zoologischer Anzeiger – A Journal of Comparative Zoology, 253 (4): 327-337.'' * '' Aphaniops ginaonis'' Holly, 1929 * '' Aphaniops hormuzensis'' (Teimori, Esmaeili, Hamidan & Reich ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Aphaniops Hormuzensis
''Aphaniops'' is a genus of killifishes in the family Aphaniidae, which are native to Western Asia (including Asia Minor and Iran), Northeast Africa and east to southwest India. Several species in the genus have very limited distribution and may be Threatened species, threatened. Etymology The generic name is derived from ''Aphanius'', and ''wikt:-opsis, -opsis'' meaning "appearance". It is a sister genus to ''Aphanius'' and ''Paraphanius''. Species There are nine valid species: * ''Aphaniops dispar'' Eduard Rüppell, Rüppell, 1829 (Arabian toothcarp) * ''Aphaniops furcatus'' Azad Teimori, Teimori, Hamid Reza Esmaeili, Esmaeili, Dirk Erpenbeck, Erpenbeck & Bettina Reichenbacher, Reichenbacher, 2014Teimori, A., Esmaeili, H.R., Erpenbeck, D. & Reichenbacher, B. (2014): A new and unique species of the genus ''Aphanius'' Nardo, 1827 (Teleostei: Cyprinodontidae) from Southern Iran: A case of regressive evolution. ''Zoologischer Anzeiger – A Journal of Comparative Zoology, 253 (4): ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Aphaniops Furcatus
''Aphaniops'' is a genus of killifishes in the family Aphaniidae, which are native to Western Asia (including Asia Minor and Iran), Northeast Africa and east to southwest India. Several species in the genus have very limited distribution and may be threatened. Etymology The generic name is derived from '' Aphanius'', and '' -opsis'' meaning "appearance". It is a sister genus to ''Aphanius'' and ''Paraphanius''. Species There are nine valid species: * '' Aphaniops dispar'' Rüppell, 1829 (Arabian toothcarp) * '' Aphaniops furcatus'' Teimori, Esmaeili, Erpenbeck & Reichenbacher, 2014Teimori, A., Esmaeili, H.R., Erpenbeck, D. & Reichenbacher, B. (2014): A new and unique species of the genus ''Aphanius'' Nardo, 1827 (Teleostei: Cyprinodontidae) from Southern Iran: A case of regressive evolution. ''Zoologischer Anzeiger – A Journal of Comparative Zoology, 253 (4): 327-337.'' * '' Aphaniops ginaonis'' Holly, 1929 * ''Aphaniops hormuzensis'' (Teimori, Esmaeili, Hamidan & ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Aphaniops Stoliczkanus
''Aphaniops'' is a genus of killifishes in the family Aphaniidae, which are native to Western Asia (including Asia Minor and Iran), Northeast Africa and east to southwest India. Several species in the genus have very limited distribution and may be threatened. Etymology The generic name is derived from '' Aphanius'', and '' -opsis'' meaning "appearance". It is a sister genus to ''Aphanius'' and ''Paraphanius''. Species There are nine valid species: * '' Aphaniops dispar'' Rüppell, 1829 (Arabian toothcarp) * '' Aphaniops furcatus'' Teimori, Esmaeili, Erpenbeck & Reichenbacher, 2014Teimori, A., Esmaeili, H.R., Erpenbeck, D. & Reichenbacher, B. (2014): A new and unique species of the genus ''Aphanius'' Nardo, 1827 (Teleostei: Cyprinodontidae) from Southern Iran: A case of regressive evolution. ''Zoologischer Anzeiger – A Journal of Comparative Zoology, 253 (4): 327-337.'' * '' Aphaniops ginaonis'' Holly, 1929 * ''Aphaniops hormuzensis'' (Teimori, Esmaeili, Hamidan & ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Aphaniops Kruppi
''Aphaniops'' is a genus of killifishes in the family Aphaniidae, which are native to Western Asia (including Asia Minor and Iran), Northeast Africa and east to southwest India. Several species in the genus have very limited distribution and may be threatened. Etymology The generic name is derived from '' Aphanius'', and '' -opsis'' meaning "appearance". It is a sister genus to ''Aphanius'' and ''Paraphanius''. Species There are nine valid species: * '' Aphaniops dispar'' Rüppell, 1829 (Arabian toothcarp) * '' Aphaniops furcatus'' Teimori, Esmaeili, Erpenbeck & Reichenbacher, 2014Teimori, A., Esmaeili, H.R., Erpenbeck, D. & Reichenbacher, B. (2014): A new and unique species of the genus ''Aphanius'' Nardo, 1827 (Teleostei: Cyprinodontidae) from Southern Iran: A case of regressive evolution. ''Zoologischer Anzeiger – A Journal of Comparative Zoology, 253 (4): 327-337.'' * '' Aphaniops ginaonis'' Holly, 1929 * ''Aphaniops hormuzensis'' (Teimori, Esmaeili, Hamidan & ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Aphaniops Ginaonis
''Aphaniops'' is a genus of killifishes in the family Aphaniidae, which are native to Western Asia (including Asia Minor and Iran), Northeast Africa and east to southwest India. Several species in the genus have very limited distribution and may be threatened. Etymology The generic name is derived from '' Aphanius'', and '' -opsis'' meaning "appearance". It is a sister genus to ''Aphanius'' and ''Paraphanius''. Species There are nine valid species: * '' Aphaniops dispar'' Rüppell, 1829 (Arabian toothcarp) * '' Aphaniops furcatus'' Teimori, Esmaeili, Erpenbeck & Reichenbacher, 2014Teimori, A., Esmaeili, H.R., Erpenbeck, D. & Reichenbacher, B. (2014): A new and unique species of the genus ''Aphanius'' Nardo, 1827 (Teleostei: Cyprinodontidae) from Southern Iran: A case of regressive evolution. ''Zoologischer Anzeiger – A Journal of Comparative Zoology, 253 (4): 327-337.'' * '' Aphaniops ginaonis'' Holly, 1929 * ''Aphaniops hormuzensis'' (Teimori, Esmaeili, Hamidan & ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Aphaniops Dispar
The Arabian toothcarp (''Aphaniops dispar''), known also as the Arabian pupfish or mother-of-Pearl fish is a species of killifish belonging to the family Cyprinodontidae. It can be found from the shores of the Red Sea south to Ethiopia, the Gulf of Aden, the Arabian Sea and along the Persian Gulf east to Pakistan and India. It is also found in the Suez Canal, the northern coast of the Sinai Peninsula, and in one location on the Israeli coast. There are two recognized subspecies: ''A. d. dispar'' found throughout the range, and '' A. d. richardsoni'', the Dead Sea toothcarp endemic to the Dead Sea. Taxonomy The Arabian toothcarp was reassigned from the genus '' Aphanius'' in 2020 in the course of a reclassification of several species in that genus. Description ''A. dispar '' is a chubby and robust fish in both sexes with a similar body plan lacking any spines, but here is where their similarities end. This species expresses extreme sexual dimorphism in both appearance ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Aphaniops Sirhani
''Aphaniops sirhani'', the Azraq toothcarp, is a species of fish in the family Aphaniidae. It is endemic to the Azraq Wetland Reserve in Jordan. This species occurs in shallow water where there is vegetation and stones, or over muddy substrates where it feeds on insect larvae and crustaceans. They breed in the Spring. In 1983, ''Aphaniops sirhani'' was described for the first time as a new species of killifish. It was found at Azraq Wetland Reserve The Azraq Wetland Reserve is a nature reserve located in the town of Azraq in the eastern desert of Jordan. An oasis for migratory birds, the reserve was established in 1978 and covers . The natural springs dried up in 1992 and most migratory bir ... in Jordan, the only habitat for this species in the world. Habitat changes and the introduction of other fish species reduced its population until it almost disappeared in 1989 and was thought to be extinct in the mid-1990s. In 2000 a survey showed that there were around 45 adult ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Aphaniidae
Aphaniidae, the Oriental killifishes, are a family of the order Cyprinodontiformes. The 42 extant species of the family inhabit inland waters, rivers and lagoons. The distribution of these species extends from the entire Mediterranean region throughout the neighboring states of the Red Sea and Persian Gulf to southwest India. Several species in this family have very small distributions and are seriously threatened. Characteristics Aphaniidae are small fishes that usually grow to a length of . Their bodies are moderately elongated and only slightly flattened at the sides. The mouth is short and their teeth are tricuspid. Scales are complete, but can also be reduced or completely absent. All fins are rounded, dorsal and anal fins similar and are almost symmetrical, the pelvic fins can also be very small. There is usually sexual dimorphism and females are usually larger and have dots or spots on a solid colored background. The males often have horizontal stripes. There can also ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Aphaniops Stiassnyae
The Lake Afdera killifish (''Aphaniops stiassnyae'') is a species of fish in the family Aphaniidae. It is found in Lake Afdera in Ethiopia. The species was evaluated by the IUCN The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN; officially International Union for Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources) is an international organization working in the field of nature conservation and sustainable use of natu ... on 1 May 2009 and listed as endangered on the Red List. Etymology The species name, ''stiassnyae'', is named after Melanie L.J. Stiassny, who studied African fish. Description The Lake Afdera killifish reaches a maximum length of . It has a sharply upturned lower jaw; it is also one of two species in its genus to possess conical teeth. References {{Taxonbar, from=Q6422100 Fauna of Ethiopia Taxa named by Abebe Getahun Fish described in 2001 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Paraphanius
''Paraphanius'' is a genus of killifishes in the family Aphaniidae, which are native to western Asia (including Asia Minor). Several species in the genus have very limited distribution and may be threatened. Etymology The generic name is derived from , "near", and ''Aphanius'', the genus from which they were split in 2020. It is a sister genus In phylogenetics, a sister group or sister taxon, also called an adelphotaxon, comprises the closest relative(s) of another given unit in an evolutionary tree. Definition The expression is most easily illustrated by a cladogram: Taxon A and t ... to ''Aphanius'' and '' Aphaniops''. Species There are seven valid species: * '' Paraphanius alexandri'' (Akşiray, 1948) * '' Paraphanius boulengeri'' (Akşiray, 1948) * '' Paraphanius mento'' ( Heckel, 1843) (Pearl-spotted killifish) * '' Paraphanius mentoides'' (Akşiray, 1948) * '' Paraphanius orontis'' (Akşiray, 1948) * '' Paraphanius similis'' (Akşiray, 1948) * '' Paraphanius striptu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Aphanius
''Aphanius'' is a genus of pupfishes. Unlike other members of the family which are from the Americas, ''Aphanius'' species are native to northern Africa, southwestern Asia (as far east as India) and southern Europe. Several species in the genus have very small distributions and are seriously threatened. Fossil record Fossils of ''Aphanius'' are found in strata of the Pleistocene of Italy (age range: from 11.608 to 5.332 million years ago.). Species The 39 recognized species in this genus are: * ''Aphanius almiriensis'' Kottelat, Barbieri & Stoumboudi, 2007 * ''Aphanius anatoliae'' Leidenfrost, 1912 (Lake Tuz toothcarp) * ''Aphanius apodus'' Gervais, 1853 * ''Aphanius arakensis'' Teimori, Esmaeili, Gholami, Zarei & Reichenbacher ( de), 2012 Teimori, A., Esmaeili, H.R., Gholami, Z., Zarei, N. & Reichenbacher, B. (2012)''Aphanius arakensis,'' a new species of tooth-carp (Actinopterygii, Cyprinodontidae) from the endorheic Namak Lake basin in Iran. ''ZooKeys, 215: 55-76.'' * ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Aphaniops Richardsoni
The Dead Sea toothcarp (''Aphanius dispar richardsoni'') is a subspecies of the Arabian toothcarp that is endemic to the Dead Sea basin, although molecular evidence suggests that it should be regarded as a species. It is threatened by water fluctuation, and the introduction of cichlids and '' Gambusia''. The sub-specific name of this fish honours the Scottish surgeon In modern medicine, a surgeon is a medical professional who performs surgery. Although there are different traditions in different times and places, a modern surgeon usually is also a licensed physician or received the same medical training as ... and naturalist John Richardson (naturalist) (1787-1865) who first reported killifish in the Dead Sea basin. The Dead Sea toothcarp -- has been on the red list of the International Union for Conversation of Nature since 2014. The IUCN warns that the "exploitation of spring waters and climate change" are major threats facing the four-centimetre-long, silver-coloured ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
