Almiri toothcarp
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Scientific classification 
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| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Actinopterygii |
| Order: | Cyprinodontiformes |
| Family: | Aphaniidae |
| Genus: | Aphanius |
| Species: | A. almiriensis
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| Aphanius almiriensis Kottelat, Barbieri & Stoumboudi 2007
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The Almiri toothcarp or Almiri killifish (Aphanius almiriensis) is a species of
Etymology
The species name, almiriensis, refers to Almiri, where the fish was originally discovered.[4]
Description
Like all members of the genus Aphanius, the fish display sexual dimorphism. Female Almiri toothcarp reach a length of approximately 35.1 mm (1.38 in), whereas the males have been recorded to reach up to 28.5 mm (1.12 in).
On their bodies, males have 6–8 dark stripes, which are wider above than below. Their caudal and anal fins are both yellow; the caudal fin also has a grey distal band. The dorsal fin is yellow and has a prominent black margin, with a few dark dots near the base. The anus and genital openings are separated.
Females bear 7–11 roundish blotches on their sides, connected by a dark midlateral stripe.[3]
References
- . Retrieved 20 May 2021.
- ^ Froese, Rainer; Pauly, Daniel (eds.) (2021). "Aphanius almiriensis" in FishBase. May 2021 version.
- ^ a b Kottelat, M.; Barbieri, R.; Stoumboudi, M. T. (2007). "Aphanius almitiensis, a new species of toothcarp from Greece (Teleostei: Cyprinodontidae)" (PDF). Revue suisse de Zoologie. 114 (1): 13–31.
- ^ "Aphanius almiriensis". Global Biodiversity Information Facility. Retrieved 19 May 2021.