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Aphanius desioi

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Taxonomy [top]

Kingdom Phylum Class Order Family
ANIMALIA CHORDATA ACTINOPTERYGII CYPRINODONTIFORMES CYPRINODONTIDAE

Scientific Name: Aphanius desioi
Species Authority: (Gianferrari, 1933)
Taxonomic Notes: Probably a synonym of Aphanius fasciatus.

Assessment Information [top]

Red List Category & Criteria: Data Deficient     ver 3.1
Year Published: 2010
Assessor/s: Azeroual, A.
Reviewer/s: Kraiem, M., Smith, K. & Yahyoui, A.
Justification:
This species is endemic to sulphur lakes and connecting canals of Northern Libya. It is possibly synonymous with Aphanius fasciatus and more information is needed on the threats to the species before a full assessment can be made.

Geographic Range [top]

Range Description: This species is endemic to sulphur lakes, springs and connecting canals of Northern Libya. It has been recorded from Ain el-Braghi near Agheila (Sirtica), Libya (30°N, 19°E) (Lazar 2001).
Countries:
Native:
Libyan Arab Jamahiriya
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Population [top]

Population: No information available.
Population Trend: Unknown

Habitat and Ecology [top]

Habitat and Ecology: This species is found in sulphur lakes, springs and connecting canals.
Systems: Freshwater

Threats [top]

Major Threat(s): No information available.

Conservation Actions [top]

Conservation Actions: No information available.
Citation: Azeroual, A. 2010. Aphanius desioi. In: IUCN 2011. IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Version 2011.2. <www.iucnredlist.org>. Downloaded on 24 May 2012.
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