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Barilius mesopotamicus Berg, 1932 Mesopotamian minnow |
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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 | |||