Esmaeilius sophiae

photo by Esmaeili, H.R.

Family:	Aphaniidae (Oriental killifishes)
Max. size:	5.8 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:	benthopelagic; freshwater, non-migratory
Distribution:	Asia: Iran and Iraq.
Diagnosis:	Dorsal soft rays (total): 12-15; Anal soft rays: 10-17. Females have fine spotting on the flank. Males have 10-21 bars (Ref. 83325).
Biology:	Mainly herbivorous (Ref. 13530). Not a seasonal killifish. Is difficult to maintain in aquarium (Ref. 27139).
IUCN Red List Status:	Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:	harmless

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