| Cyprinidae (Minnows or carps), subfamily: Barbinae |
| 65 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
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benthopelagic; freshwater, non-migratory |
| Europe: Greece and Macedonia in Vardar, Aliakmon and Pinios drainages. |
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Diagnosed from other species of Barbus and Luciobarbus in Balkan Peninsula by the following characters: length of last simple dorsal ray conspicuously greater than head depth, posterior margin concave; last simple dorsal ray spinous, strong, serrated posteriorly along at least half of its length; 53-59 + 3-4 scales on lateral line; 14-17 scale rows between lateral line and dorsal origin; lower lip thick, with swollen median pad or short lobe; juveniles with dark marks on flank (Ref. 59043). |
| Inhabits main rivers, stretches with fast current, over stone and gravel bottom. Attains up to about 65 cm SL (Ref. 59043). |
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Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 31 January 2006 Ref. (130435)
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| harmless |
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