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Acanthobrama telavivensis Goren, Fishelson & Trewavas, 1973 |
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photo by
Darom, D. |
| Family: | Leuciscidae (Minnows), subfamily: Leuciscinae | |||
| Max. size: | 11 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | benthopelagic; freshwater | |||
| Distribution: | Eurasia: Tigris-Euphrates, Aleppo and Orontes water systems as well as in most waters of Israel. Has been threatened by water pollution (Ref. 11028). | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal spines (total): 2-3; Dorsal soft rays (total): 7-8; Anal spines: 3-3; Anal soft rays: 11-14. Compressed body, dorsal fin inserted behind the origin of pelvic fins. Mouth subterminal, lower jaw at an angle of 25-40° to the horizontal. Pharyngeal teeth 5-5. Silvery body with a dark lateral band. | |||
| Biology: | Found in ponds and slow-moving rivers in very dense populations. | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Vulnerable (VU); Date assessed: 25 January 2013 (D2) Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||