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Pelasgus marathonicus (Vinciguerra, 1921) Marathon minnow |
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Kommatas, Vardakas & Tachos (HCMR - IIW) |
| Family: | Leuciscidae (Minnows), subfamily: Leuciscinae | |||
| Max. size: | 6.5 cm SL (male/unsexed); max. reported age: 2 years | |||
| Environment: | benthopelagic; freshwater | |||
| Distribution: | Europe: Marathon plain and Sperchios and Kifissos drainages in Greece. | |||
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| Biology: | Inhabits springs, swamps, and canals. Occurs usually among vegetation or under shore cover. Feeds on a wide variety of aquatic invertebrates, algae and detritus. Reaches up to about 6.5 cm SL (Ref. 59043). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Near Threatened (NT); Date assessed: 23 October 2023 (B1b(iii)) Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||
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