Luciobarbus pectoralis (Heckel, 1843)
Heckel’s Orontes barbell
photo by Ozcan, G.

Family:  Cyprinidae (Minnows or carps), subfamily: Barbinae
Max. size:  22.9 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthopelagic; freshwater
Distribution:  Asia: Asi Nehri/Orontes and some eastern Mediterranean watersheds.
Diagnosis:   
Biology: 
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 05 March 2013 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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