| Family: |
Leuciscidae (Minnows), subfamily: Leuciscinae |
| Max. size: |
21 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
benthopelagic; freshwater |
| Distribution: |
Europe: Greece from Lake Stymphalia and Vouraikos drainage (Peloponnese); possibly in other drainages of northern Peloponnese. |
| Diagnosis: |
Differs from its congeners in Balkan Peninsula by the following characters: head length 0.9-1.1 times body depth, 23-25% SL; upper lip not or very slightly projecting; lower jaw with well marked chin, not included in upper jaw; mouth terminal, eye diameter 22-25% HL; 41-44 + 2-3 scales on lateral line; dorsal fin with 8½ branched rays; anal fin usually with 9½ branched rays; distal margin of anal fin straight; distance between tips of first and last branched anal rays (with fin stretched out) greater than caudal peduncle depth (Ref. 59043). |
| Biology: |
Inhabits lakes and streams with flowing, clear water. Feeds on various plants and animals. Maximum size reaches up to about 21 cm SL (Ref. 59043). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Endangered (EN); Date assessed: 01 January 2008 (B1ab(ii,iii,v)+2ab(ii,iii,v)) Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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