Biology:Kol toothcarp

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Kol toothcarp
Scientific classification edit
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Actinopterygii
Order: Cyprinodontiformes
Family: Cyprinodontidae
Genus: Aphanius
Species:
A. darabensis
Binomial name
Aphanius darabensis
Esmaeili, Teimori, Gholami & Reichenbacher 2014

Aphanius darabensis, the Kol toothcarp, is a species of pupfish belonging to the family Cyprinodontidae. It can be found in the Golabi spring near the city of Darab in the Fars Province, Iran. The species is threatened by droughts and the introduction of invasive species.[1][2]

Etymology

The scientific name, darabensis, comes from Darab, a city in Iran, as the species is found in a spring near to this location.[3]

Description

The Kol toothcarp, like all members of the genus Aphanius, display sexual dimorphism. Males have 9-18 flank bars, whereas females bear small vertical brown patches on their flanks.[3]

References

Wikidata ☰ Q107103913 entry