Squalius lepidus

photo by Kaya, C.

Family:	Leuciscidae (Minnows), subfamily: Leuciscinae
Max. size:	23.7 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:	benthopelagic; freshwater
Distribution:	Asia: Tigris-Euphrates basin, Quwaiq and Orontes systems and in south-eastern Anatolia.
Diagnosis:
Biology:	In rivers and lakes.
IUCN Red List Status:	Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 18 March 2013 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:	harmless

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