Spanish toothcarp (Aphanius iberus)

Scientific name: Aphanius iberus Valenciennes, 1846

The Spanish toothcarp (Aphanius iberus) is a freshwater fish of the family Cyprinodontidae. In the aquarium it needs water at 10–32°C (50–90°F).

Spanish toothcarp care at a glance

Dorsal spines (total): 0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 9-11; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 9 - 10

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Scientific name: Aphanius iberus
Family: Cyprinodontidae (Pupfishes)
Order: Cyprinodontiformes (Live bearers, Killifishes and Rivulines)
Class: Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length: 5.5
Environment: Freshwater; brackish;; pH range: 6.5 - 7.5; dH range: 8 - 10 benthopelagic; non-migratory
Climate: Temperate
Distribution: Europe: Spain along Mediterranean coast from 30 known localities (now extirpated in 14 of them). Historical records from near Perpignan, France now extirpated. Populations from Algeria and the Atlas along Morocco-Algeria border have long been identified as Aphanius iberus but they belong to Aphanius saourensis and other, unnamed and possibly extinct, species. Africa: northwestern Algeria. In Appendix III of the Bern Convention (protected fauna).
Conservation status (IUCN): Endangered (EN) (A2ce)
Threat to humans: Harmless
Uses: Fisheries: of no interest; aquarium: commercial
Resilience: High, minimum population doubling time less than 15 months (tm=0.5; K>0.3)