Family: |
Acheilognathidae (Bitterlings) |
Max. size: |
9.5 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
Environment: |
benthopelagic; freshwater |
Distribution: |
Europe: Aegean Sea from Vardar south to Pinios drainages. |
Diagnosis: |
Differs from Rhodeus amarus in having terminal mouth (vs. sub-inferior) and rostral cap covering upper part of upper lip (vs. upper lip covered completely or more than half) (Ref. 59043). |
Biology: |
Occurs in large to medium sized rivers and still waters such as ponds, lakes, canals, and backwaters (Ref. 59043). |
IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 01 January 2008 Ref. (130435)
|
Threat to humans: |
harmless |
Source and more info: www.fishbase.org. For personal, classroom, and other internal use only. Not for publication.