| Family: |
Leuciscidae (Minnows), subfamily: Leuciscinae |
| Max. size: |
15.5 cm TL (male/unsexed); max.weight: 30.2 g |
| Environment: |
benthopelagic; freshwater |
| Distribution: |
Europe: Pinios to Struma drainages in Greece, Macedonia and Bulgaria. |
| Diagnosis: |
Diagnosed from congeners in Balkan Peninsula by having the following characters: origin of anal fin below branched dorsal ray 4-7; lateral line with 49+ 2-3 scales; anal fin with 14-17½ branched rays; 18-25 gill rakers; ventral keel exposed for 8-12 scales in front of anus; caudal peduncle depth 1.7-2.1 times in its length; lacking or only faint dark lateral stripe (more distinct in preserved individuals) (Ref. 59043). |
| Biology: |
This species inhabits open waters of medium to large rivers, where it forages close to surface (Ref. 59043). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 01 January 2008 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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