Capoeta ekmekciae Turan, Kottelat, Kirankaya & Engin, 2006 Grusinian scraper |
photo by
Engin, S. |
Family: | Cyprinidae (Minnows or carps), subfamily: Barbinae | |||
Max. size: | 28 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
Environment: | benthopelagic; freshwater | |||
Distribution: | Asia: Çoruh River in Turkey. | |||
Diagnosis: | Vertebrae: 46-48 | |||
Biology: | Inhabits clear and slow-flowing water with a stone and pebble substrate (Ref. 57083). | |||
IUCN Red List Status: | Near Threatened (NT); Date assessed: 13 February 2013 Ref. (130435) | |||
Threat to humans: | harmless |