Aphanius apodus

Aphanius apodus
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Actinopterygii
Order: Cyprinodontiformes
Family: Cyprinodontidae
Genus: Aphanius
Species: A. apodus
Binomial name
Aphanius apodus
Gervais, 1853

Aphanius apodus is a species of fish in the Cyprinodontidae family.

Information

It is endemic to Algeria. It is the only Aphanius species which lacks pectoral fins. This species can grow up to the average length of about 45 millimeters or about two inches. The aphanius apodus has the diet of eating small aquatic crustaceans, worms, insect larvae, zooplankton, algae, and occasionally plant material is eaten. If bred for the aquarium, this species can accept dried foods. Although they will eat dried food, it is better for them to be offered small live or frozen food such as Artemia, Daphnia or bloodworm. [1] The aphanius apodus is native to the Algeria. There are no recorded threats that could endanger the species into becoming an endangered species. They are known to be found in freshwater.[2]

References

  1. "Aphanius apodus". Seriously Fish. Retrieved 2 March 2013.
  2. "Aphanius apodus". International Union for Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources. Retrieved 2 March 2013.

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