| Family: |
Cyprinidae (Minnows or carps), subfamily: Barbinae |
| Max. size: |
120 cm TL (male/unsexed); max.weight: 15 kg |
| Environment: |
benthopelagic; freshwater; brackish |
| Distribution: |
Europe and Asia: southern and western Caspian Sea river systems; Kura-Aras river watershed. |
| Diagnosis: |
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| Biology: |
Most fish are mature on the 6th-8th year. Large females may have about 1,259,000 eggs. Spawning begins at the end of April, peaks in June and ends in August (Ref. 1441) |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 07 January 2020 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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