Arak toothcarp


The Arak toothcarp is a species of pupfish belonging to the family Cyprinodontidae. Discovered in 2012, it is endemic to the Namak Lake basin in Iran.

Description

Male fish reach approximately in length, whereas the generally larger females reach approximately. Males possess grey beards and dark bodies; their anal, dorsal, and caudal fins have white margins. Their pelvic and pectoral fins are yellowish. Females have a greyish pigmentation on their backs, and they have lighter heads and bellies. All their fins are white.

Etymology

The species gets its name from where it is found— the city of Arak, the capital of the Markazi province in Iran.