The Lake Afdera killifish (Aphanius stiassnyae) is a fish belonging to the family Cyprinodontidae. It is found in Lake Afdera in Ethiopia.[1][2] The species was evaluated by the IUCN on 1 May 2009 and listed as endangered on the Red List.[3]
The species name, stiassnyae, is named after Melanie L.J. Stiassny, who studied African fish.[4]
The Lake Afdera killifish reaches a maximum length of 7.7 cm. It has a sharply upturned lower jaw; it is also one of two species in its genus to possess conical teeth.[4]
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) {{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) The Lake Afdera killifish (Aphanius stiassnyae) is a fish belonging to the family Cyprinodontidae. It is found in Lake Afdera in Ethiopia. The species was evaluated by the IUCN on 1 May 2009 and listed as endangered on the Red List.
