| Family: |
Cyprinidae (Minnows or carps), subfamily: Barbinae |
| Max. size: |
48 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
benthopelagic; freshwater |
| Distribution: |
Asia: Tigris-Euphrates basin. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 4-4; Dorsal soft rays (total): 8-8; Anal spines: 3-3; Anal soft rays: 5-5. Mouth opening transverse, almost straight. Postdorsal distance usually larger than the predorsal: 100-108% of this. Edge of dorsal fin almost straight. Sides with brownish spots irregularly arranged in the upper half of the body. |
| Biology: |
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| IUCN Red List Status: |
Endangered (EN); Date assessed: 02 February 2013 (B2ab(i,ii,iii,iv)) Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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