Aphanius
| Aphanius Temporal range: | |
|---|---|
| Aphanius fasciatus | |
| Scientific classification | |
| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Actinopterygii |
| Order: | Cyprinodontiformes |
| Family: | Aphaniidae |
| Genus: | Aphanius Nardo, 1827 |
| Type species | |
| Aphanius nanus Nardo, 1827 | |
| Synonyms | |
|
Lebias Goldfuss, 1820 (invalid name) | |
Aphanius, commonly referred to as Mediterranean killifish, is a genus of the order Cyprinodontiformes in the family Aphaniidae. They are found in fresh and brackish waters in the coastal plains of the Mediterranean region.