| Family: |
Leuciscidae (Minnows), subfamily: Leuciscinae |
| Max. size: |
16 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
benthopelagic; freshwater |
| Distribution: |
Europe: Lake Skadar basin (Montenegro, Albania). |
| Diagnosis: |
Diagnosed from its congeners by the possession of the following characters: 45-49 + 2-3 scales on lateral line; anal fin usually with 9½ branched rays; eye diameter 3.4-3.5 times in HL, 1.1-1.3 times in interorbital distance; snout pointed, not projecting beyond tip of upper lip; conspicuous black midlateral stripe and conspicuous black line along lateral line in preserved individuals (Ref. 59043). |
| Biology: |
Occurs in a wide range of habitats from small mountain streams to lake shores. Reported to feed on plankton and bottom fauna (Ref. 59043). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 31 January 2006 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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