Misgurnus fossilis in Turkey
Point map (Misgurnus fossilis) | Occurrence records | Field guide | Gazetteer | Country Species Summary
Main Ref.
Also Ref.
Occurrence native
Importance Ref.
Aquaculture Ref.
Regulations Ref.
Freshwater Yes
Brackish Yes
Saltwater No
Live export
Bait No
Gamefish No
Abundance Ref.
Comments

Known from the European Black Sea watersheds. Also Ref. 106151. Threatened due to habitat loss, eutrophication/pollution and construction of weirs/dams in rivers. Listed on Appendix I of the Bern Convention (protected fauna) and on Annex II of

the EU Habitats Directive (Ref. 58342).

Status of threat: Endangered (Ref. 58342). "EurTurk."

States/Provinces
States/Provinces Complete? No
National Checklist
Country information https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/resources/the-world-factbook/geos/tu.html
(e.g. 9948)
( e.g. cephalopods )
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