Barilius mesopotamicus Berg, 1932
Mesopotamian minnow
photo by Kaya, C.

Family:  Danionidae (Danios), subfamily: Chedrinae
Max. size:  6.98 cm TL (male/unsexed); max.weight: 2.5 g
Environment:  benthopelagic; freshwater
Distribution:  Asia: Tigris-Euphrates basin.
Diagnosis:  Dorsal spines (total): 3-3; Dorsal soft rays (total): 8-8; Anal spines: 2-2; Anal soft rays: 13-13. Has incomplete lateral line, single pair of barbels (rostral), pharyngeal teeth on two rows.
Biology: 
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 30 January 2013 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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