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Alburnus thessalicus Stephanidis, 1950 |
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photo by
Kommatas, Vardakas, Tachos & Koutsikos (HCMR - IIW) |
| Family: | Leuciscidae (Minnows), subfamily: Leuciscinae | |||
| Max. size: | 15.5 cm TL (male/unsexed); max.weight: 30.2 g | |||
| Environment: | benthopelagic; freshwater | |||
| Distribution: | Europe: Pinios to Struma drainages in Greece, Macedonia and Bulgaria. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Diagnosed from congeners in Balkan Peninsula by having the following characters: origin of anal fin below branched dorsal ray 4-7; lateral line with 49+ 2-3 scales; anal fin with 14-17½ branched rays; 18-25 gill rakers; ventral keel exposed for 8-12 scales in front of anus; caudal peduncle depth 1.7-2.1 times in its length; lacking or only faint dark lateral stripe (more distinct in preserved individuals) (Ref. 59043). | |||
| Biology: | This species inhabits open waters of medium to large rivers, where it forages close to surface (Ref. 59043). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 29 October 2023 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||