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Paracapoeta barroisi (Lortet, 1894) Tigris barb |
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photo by
Cicek, E. & S. Sungur |
| 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: | ||||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Endangered (EN); Date assessed: 02 February 2013 (B2ab(i,ii,iii,iv)) Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||