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Name
Scientific name
Anatolichthys anatoliae
Described by
Authority Leidenfrost, Year 1912, Bracketed
Family
Aphaniidae
Common names
Anatolian Toothcarp, Anatolian Giant Killifish
Photograph credits
All 9 credited
Summary
The Anatolian toothcarp, Anatolichthys anatoliae, is a small killifish from central and western Anatolia in Turkey. The most widely distrib…
Size and aquarium
Maximum size
55mm, standard length
Aquarium size
Minimum length 120 cm, Minimum depth 30 cm
Water
Water conditions
Temperature 2–30°C, pH 7–8.5
Hardness
10–30dGH
Conductivity
Not recorded
Behaviour
Temperament
Not recorded
Social needs
A shoal or group
Community suitability
Not recorded
Where it lives
Countries, regions, rivers and lakes
Turkey, Kovada Canal
Writing
Etymology
Anatolichthys: named for Anatolia, also referred to as Asia Minor, a geographical region comprising the majority of the Republic of Türkiye to which genus memb…
Distribution
Central and western Anatolia, Turkey where it can be found in freshwater springs, streams and small rivers feeding Lake Tuz as well as the Turkish Lakes (Gölle…
Habitat
This species is found living in various habitat-types depending on the locality with some populations existing in slightly brackish conditions and others in pu…
Aquarium size
A pair or trio can be kept in a container with base dimensions of 60 cm x 30 cm or so but as a general rule members of this genus do better when maintained as …
Maintenance
Even for long-term maintenance a simple set-up will suffice. The most important factors are the provision of many broken lines of sight and a suitable medium i…
Water conditions
Temperature: Active over a wide temperature range of 2 – 30 °C. Artificial heating is not required in all but the coldest climates and it should be provided wi…
Diet
Anatolichthys species are basically micropredators feeding on small aquatic crustaceans, worms, insect larvae and other zooplankton although algae and other pl…
Behaviour and compatibility
Its particular water requirements and aggressive spawning behaviour make A. anatoliae a poor choice for the community aquarium. Given its precarious conservati…
Sexual dimorphism
As with all members of the genus sexual dimorphism is pronounced. Males exhibit a series of 6-10 greyish vertical bars in the rear portion of the body with usu…
Reproduction
Captive reproduction is not difficult if the tank or container is properly arranged and maintained (see 'tank set-up'). It is a fractional spawner with females…
Notes
A. anatoliae is the most widely-distributed Anatolian toothcarp, although like most of its congeners is not easy to come by in the hobby. You are unlikely to f…
References
References
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