
Azraq Toothcarp
Aphanius sirhani
The Azraq Toothcarp (Aphanius sirhani) is a subtropical freshwater fish of the family Cyprinodontidae. It swims in midwater, close to the bottom. It grows to 5 cm (total length). The IUCN Red List rates it Critically Endangered. In the aquarium it is kept at 10–35 °C.
- Size
- 5 cmtotal length
- Temperature
- 10–35 °C
- pH
- 7.0–8.5
- Tank footprint
- 120 × 30 cm
In the aquarium
Temperature10–35 °C
pH7.0–8.5
Hardness10–25 °dGH
In the wild
- Water type
- Freshwater
- Climate zone
- Subtropical
- Habitat
- Midwater, close to the bottom
- Aquarium trade
- Traded commercially
Conservation status
Classification
- OrderCyprinodontiformes
- FamilyCyprinodontidae
- GenusAphanius
- SpeciesAphanius sirhani
Quick answers
- Azraq Toothcarp size: how big does it get?
- It grows to 5 cm (total length).
- Azraq Toothcarp tank size: what is the minimum?
- A tank with a footprint of at least 120 × 30 cm.
- Azraq Toothcarp water parameters: what does it need?
- Temperature 10–35 °C, pH 7.0–8.5, hardness 10–25 °dGH.
- Azraq Toothcarp: is it endangered?
- The IUCN Red List rates it Critically Endangered.
Related species
Sources
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