The Aci Gölü toothcarp (Aphanius transgrediens) is a brackish-water fish of the family Cyprinodontidae that grows up to 5 cm.
Description
The Aci Gölü toothcarp is a small egg-laying toothcarp of the family Cyprinodontidae, occurring only in and around the saline Lake Acigöl in south-western Turkey. The species grows to only about 5 cm; males are striped and more brightly coloured than the plain females. It lives in shallow, brackish to saline springs and channels at the edge of the lake. As an omnivore it eats algae, detritus and small invertebrates. Owing to its extremely restricted range, water abstraction and competition from alien fishes the species is Critically Endangered (CR). It is harmless to humans.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Aci Gölü toothcarp?
The Aci Gölü toothcarp has a torpedo-shaped body, is mainly silver-grey and shows a vertical stripes pattern.
Where does the Aci Gölü toothcarp live?
The Aci Gölü toothcarp lives in brackish water and is mostly found around sand or mud bottom.
How big does the Aci Gölü toothcarp get?
The Aci Gölü toothcarp grows to a maximum of about 5 cm.
Is the Aci Gölü toothcarp dangerous to humans?
No, the Aci Gölü toothcarp is harmless to humans.
Is the Aci Gölü toothcarp edible?
The Aci Gölü toothcarp is not usually eaten.
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Same genus Aphanius
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