Delminichthys adspersus (Heckel, 1843)
Delminichthys adspersus
photo by Zupančič, P. / Bogutskaya, N.G.

Family:  Leuciscidae (Minnows), subfamily: Leuciscinae
Max. size:  9 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthopelagic; freshwater
Distribution:  Europe: Vrljika drainage and Lake Crveno in Imotsko polje, Matica and Norin drainages (Croatia); Tihaljina and Trebizat system in Neretva drainage (Bosnia-Herzegovina).
Diagnosis:  Vertebrae: 38-41. Diagnosed from congeners by the possession of the following characters: large eye, diameter 26-29% HL, equal to or larger than snout length; conical snout, not stout, terminal mouth; thickened skin especially in adults during spawning season; scales distinct or not, covering whole body, often narrowly to widely separated in particular in pre-pelvic area; lateral line interrupted or not, usually ending on caudal peduncle; and pored lateral line scales usually 54-70 (Ref. 59043).
Biology:  Inhabits streams, lakes and springs with clear water. Enters subterranean waters during winter or droughts (Ref. 59043). Threatened due to pollution and habitat destruction (Ref. 26100).
IUCN Red List Status: Vulnerable (VU); Date assessed: 31 January 2006 (B2ab(iii)) Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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