Alburnoides kosswigi Turan, Kaya, Bayçelebi, Bektaş & Ekmekçi, 2017
photo by Kaya, C.

Family:  Leuciscidae (Minnows), subfamily: Leuciscinae
Max. size:  9.7 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthopelagic; freshwater
Distribution:  Asia: Sakarya River drainage in Turkey.
Diagnosis:  Dorsal soft rays (total): 11-12; Anal soft rays: 14-17; Vertebrae: 39-42
Biology:  Occurs in swift and clear flowing water with cobble and pebbles (Ref. 115650).
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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