Petroleuciscus kurui (Bogutskaya, 1995)
Tigris chub
Petroleuciscus kurui
photo by Bogutskaya, N.G. / Naseka, A.M.

Family:  Leuciscidae (Minnows), subfamily: Leuciscinae
Max. size:  85.8 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthopelagic; freshwater
Distribution:  Asia: Upper Tigris system in south-eastern Turkey.
Diagnosis:   
Biology: 
IUCN Red List Status: Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 21 February 2014 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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