Acanthobrama persidis (Coad, 1981) Persian chub |
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photo by
Esmaeili, H.R. |
Family: | Leuciscidae (Minnows), subfamily: Leuciscinae | |||
Max. size: | 9.7 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
Environment: | benthopelagic; freshwater | |||
Distribution: | Asia: Iran. | |||
Diagnosis: | Dorsal spines (total): 3-3; Dorsal soft rays (total): 6-7; Anal spines: 3-3; Anal soft rays: 7-10. This species is distinguished by the following characters: pharyngeal tooth count of 1.5-4.1; branched dorsal-fin rays, modally 7. Colouration: peritoneum is light colored but with numerous melanophores; flanks with a lateral stripe evident posteriorly but fading anteriorly and not reaching the head (Ref. 124648). | |||
Biology: | Max. length (Hamid Reza Esmaeili, pers. comm., 2004). | |||
IUCN Red List Status: | Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435) | |||
Threat to humans: | harmless |