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Etymology: Chondrostoma: Greek, chondros = cartilage + Greek, stoma = mouth (Ref. 45335). Name referring to the characteristic horny layer on the lower lip (Ref. 57917).
Eponymy: Frederic Holmwood (1840–1896) was gazetted as an Ensign in the Kent Rifle Volunteers (1861) and promoted to Captain (1866). [...] (Ref. 128868), visit book page.
More on author: Boulenger.
Environment: milieu / climate zone / depth range / distribution range
Ecology
Freshwater; benthopelagic. Temperate
Asia: Turkey.
Size / Weight / Age
Maturity: Lm ?  range ? - ? cm
Max length : 28.2 cm TL male/unsexed; (Ref. 111257)
Occurs in rivers and in water courses on low plains, with little current. Is threatened due to pollution (Ref. 26100).
Balık, S., 1995. Freshwater fish in Anatolia, Turkey. Biol. Conserv. 72:213-223. (Ref. 12259)
IUCN Red List Status (Ref. 130435: Version 2025-2)
Threat to humans
Harmless
Human uses
Fisheries: of no interest
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