Alburnus tarichi (Güldenstädt, 1814)
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Alburnus tarichi
photo by Kaya, C.

Family:  Leuciscidae (Minnows), subfamily: Leuciscinae
Max. size:  27.8 cm TL (male/unsexed); max.weight: 172.4 g
Environment:  benthopelagic; freshwater
Distribution:  Asia: endemic to Lake Van Gölü, Turkey.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Enters rivers for spawning in spring (Ref. 1441).
IUCN Red List Status: Near Threatened (NT); Date assessed: 18 March 2013 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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