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Aphaniops stiassnyae (Getahun & Lazara, 2001)

Lake Afdera killifish
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Ethiopia country information

Common names: Lake Afdera killifish
Occurrence: endemic
Salinity: freshwater
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Uses: live export: yes;
Comments: Type locality of the holotype of Lebias stiassnyae: 'Ethiopia, Afar Region, Lake Afdera, 80m below sea level, southwestern part of lake where on of the hot springs joins the lake' (Ref. 39284). Endemic in Lake Afdera (Ref. 39284, 58460, 84174). Also Ref. 125223, 126233.
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Country Information: https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/resources/the-world-factbook/geos/et.html
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Occurrences: Occurrences Point map
Main Ref: Getahun, A. and K.J. Lazara, 2001
National Database:

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Classification / Names Common names | Synonyms | Catalog of Fishes(genus, species) | ITIS | CoL | WoRMS | Cloffa

Teleostei (teleosts) > Cyprinodontiformes (Rivulines, killifishes and live bearers) > Aphaniidae (Oriental killifishes)
Etymology: Aphaniops: Aphanius-opsis, resembling Aphanius;  stiassnyae: This species is named for Melanie L.J. Stiassny in recognition of her contributions to the study of the fish fauna of Africa (Ref. 39284).

Environment: milieu / climate zone / depth range / distribution range Ecology

Freshwater; brackish; benthopelagic.   Tropical

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