Family: |
Leuciscidae (Minnows), subfamily: Leuciscinae |
Max. size: |
23 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
Environment: |
benthopelagic; freshwater |
Distribution: |
Eurasia: In swamps of the Hula basin. These swamps were drained in the 1950's. |
Diagnosis: |
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Biology: |
A bottom feeder, its diet consisting partly of mollusks. Spawned from February to April. |
IUCN Red List Status: |
Extinct (EX); Date assessed: 06 February 2014 Ref. (130435)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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