Family: |
Leuciscidae (Minnows), subfamily: Leuciscinae |
Max. size: |
6.5 cm SL (male/unsexed); max. reported age: 2 years |
Environment: |
benthopelagic; freshwater |
Distribution: |
Europe: Marathon plain and Sperchios and Kifissos drainages in Greece. |
Diagnosis: |
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Biology: |
Inhabits springs, swamps, and canals. Occurs usually among vegetation or under shore cover. Feeds on a wide variety of aquatic invertebrates, algae and detritus. Reaches up to about 6.5 cm SL (Ref. 59043). |
IUCN Red List Status: |
Near Threatened (NT); Date assessed: 23 October 2023 (B1b(iii)) Ref. (130435)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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