Aphanius iberus (Spanish toothcarp)

Aphanius iberus the Spanish or Iberian toothcarp or fartet, is a small, sexually dimorphic fish, restricted to the eastern Spanish coastline.

Aphanius iberus is classified as Endangered and faces threats relating to its limited and isolated distribution as well as a range of threats to its habitat.

Species detail

A male Aphanius iberus

Aphanius iberus is sexually dimorphic.

Adult males show a coloration pattern characterized by narrow silver transversal bars along the body side, which are continued on the caudal fin (3-4 bars).

Females show numerous small dark spots on the body flanks which tend to form rows, one of them along the lateral line.

Taxonomy

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Distribution

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Biology

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Conservation

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References

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