Rediagnosis of the Old World Cyprinodont genus Aphanius

Compared with their New World relatives of the subfamily Cyprinodontinae, the Old World Cyprinodonts are but little known. However, some interesting accounts on Turkish species, discovered by Kosswig, Sözer and Aksiray, have recently been published. Besides the species known, several new forms and species are described. While compiling an account on these fishes suitable for the home aquarium (Hoedeman & Bronner, 1950—1951), we felt some characters need reexamination, not only of Aphanius, but also of the North African genus Tellia which is said to differ from Aphanius only in the absence of ventral fins.