Azraq Toothcarp

Aphaniops sirhani

Insect larvae and crustaceans in Azraq shallows

Tropical
Local endemic species
Restricted distribution
Small
Tropical fish

Aphaniops sirhani, the Azraq toothcarp, is a species of fish in the family Aphaniidae. It is endemic to the Azraq Wetland Reserve in Jordan. This species occurs in shallow water where there is vegetation and stones, or over muddy substrates where it feeds on insect larvae and crustaceans.

Class: Teleosts
Order: Killifishes and Livebearers
Family: Cyprinodontidae
Genus: Aphaniops
Maximum length: 5 cm
Distribution: Eurasia: endemic to and only native finfish of Azraq Oasis, Jordan, where it is presently in danger of extinction because of a recent lowering in water level.

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