Capoeta buhsei Kessler, 1877
Namak scraper
photo by Abbasi, K.

Family:  Cyprinidae (Minnows or carps), subfamily: Barbinae
Max. size:  25.39 cm TL (male/unsexed); max.weight: 150.1 g
Environment:  benthopelagic; freshwater
Distribution:  Asia: Iran (Lake Namak).
Diagnosis:  Dorsal spines (total): 3-4; Dorsal soft rays (total): 8-9; Anal spines: 3-3; Anal soft rays: 5-5. This species has a low number of total gill raker (11-13), no keel in front of the dorsal fin and with its distribution, are the easiest factor for separating this species from others (Ref. 124648).
Biology: 
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 01 March 2007 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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