- Source: Aphaniops stiassnyae
The Lake Afdera killifish (Aphaniops stiassnyae) is a species of fish in the family Aphaniidae. 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.
Etymology
The species name, stiassnyae, is named after Melanie L.J. Stiassny, who studied African fish.
Description
The Lake Afdera killifish reaches a maximum length of 7.7 cm (3.0 in). It has a sharply upturned lower jaw; it is also one of two species in its genus to possess conical teeth.