Aphaniops disparArabian Toothcarp
Rüppell, 1829
Matched on Cyprinodon lunatus, a name it was formerly known by
Max length
80mm SL3.1in SL
A. dispar should only be considered a nominal species as demonstrated by Hrbek and Meyer (2003) who conducted an in-depth phylogenetic study covering the majority of the genus. It was found to represent a paraphyletic grouping meaning it cannot be considered to be a species following the phylogenetic species concept. A. mento, A. sirhani and especially A. ginaonis and A. richardsoni were found to be its closest surviving relatives. Hoedeman (1951) suggested that it should be moved into a separat...
