Squalius lepidus Heckel, 1843
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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