Anatolichthys anatoliae (Leidenfrost, 1912)
Anatolian giant killifish
Anatolichthys anatoliae
photo by Terceira, A.C.

Family:  Aphaniidae (Oriental killifishes)
Max. size:  5.57 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthopelagic; freshwater
Distribution:  Asia: endemic to Turkey.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Requires clear, well-oxygenated and, if possible running, water. Is threatened due to pollution (Ref. 26100). 15 cm TL (Ref. 2059). Not a seasonal killifish (Ref. 27139).
IUCN Red List Status: Near Threatened (NT); Date assessed: 18 March 2013 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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