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Feasibility of Introduction Aphanius, as an aquarium fish
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Arash Jamshidi *   , Reza Farzi , Najme Tabasinejad |
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| Aphanius are small and beautiful fish that have not received much attention to their ornamental aspect. Currently Aphanius includes 14 species from family Aphaniidae which has the most diversity in the central basins in Iran. The length of the male sex of these fish is about 5 cm and the length of the female sex is a little bigger and about 7 cm. They are omnivorous and live in temperatures between 22 and 27 degrees. Mostly males are greenish yellow with a spotted dorsal surface and yellowish caudal fin with a black transverse or crescent stripe. In these fish, the color of females is silver with 7 to 9 narrow transverse stripes on the body, which has given a special beauty to this fish. In recent years, disturbances due to human activities, hydrological changes, introduction of non-native species, pollution of water sources and sediments, climate change and drought and also unfavorable conditions for natural reproduction have pushed the population of Aphanius to the brink of extinction. These fish have attractive features and also their small size suitable for keeping in small aquariums has made them prone to become an ornamental species. Aphanios are native in Iran and can tolerate different salinities. These fish are very peaceful behavior and have a high variety of food and feed on different foods. From the mentioned points, we come to the conclusion that this fish can be cultivated as an ornamental species and after genetic modification and selection, it can be marketed as an aquarium fish. Keeping this native fish in the aquarium and providing suitable conditions for them can prevent the extinction of this fish and enjoy their beauty. |
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| Keywords: Ornamental fish, Aphaniidae, Contamination, Genetic modification, Aquarium |
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Type of Study: Research |
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Received: 2021/12/24 | Accepted: 2025/03/30 | Published: 2025/04/27
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