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Kosswigichthys asquamatus Sözer, 1942 Scaleless killifish |
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photo by
Blanco, J.L. |
| Family: | Aphaniidae (Oriental killifishes) | |||
| Max. size: | 4 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | benthopelagic; freshwater, non-migratory | |||
| Distribution: | Asia: Turkey (endemic to Lake Hazar). | |||
| Diagnosis: | This species with three rows of conical teeth; a slightly upturned lower jaw; male without black or dark-brown bars in the caudal fin; no head canals; presence of a dermal sheath at the anal-fin base in the nuptial female; body naked (Ref. 126233). | |||
| Biology: | Not a seasonal killifish. Is very difficult to maintain in the aquarium (Ref. 27139). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 11 March 2013 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||