Small Freshwater Fish in Oman: Unique Species, Habitats, and Fish Diversity
Oman has several small freshwater fish. Notable species include Killifish (Aphanius dispar), Goby (Awaous aeneofuscus), and three unique cyprinids: Cyprinion microphthalmum, Garra barreimiae, and Garra longipinnis. A new species, Garra Smarti, was recently discovered. Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) is widely farmed in freshwater. Oman’s freshwater fish diversity includes notable species such as the Arabian toothcarp, … Read more