Scaleless killifish (Aphanius asquamatus)

Scientific name: Aphanius asquamatus S?zer, 1942

The Scaleless killifish (Aphanius asquamatus) is a freshwater fish of the family Cyprinodontidae. In the aquarium it needs water at 10–25°C (50–77°F). Native range: Asia, Lake Hazar, eastern Anatolia, Turkey and Iran.

Scaleless killifish care at a glance

Temperature: 10–25°C (50–77°F)

Biology

Not a seasonal killifish. Is very difficult to maintain in the aquarium.

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Species facts

Scientific name: Aphanius asquamatus
Family: Cyprinodontidae (Pupfishes)
Order: Cyprinodontiformes (Live bearers, Killifishes and Rivulines)
Class: Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length: 4.0
Environment: Freshwater; benthopelagic; non-migratory
Climate: Temperate
Distribution: Asia: Lake Hazar, eastern Anatolia, Turkey and Iran.
Conservation status (IUCN): Data deficient (DD)
Threat to humans: Harmless
Uses: Fisheries: of no interest; aquarium: commercial
Resilience: High, minimum population doubling time less than 15 months (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)