Luciobarbus esocinus Heckel, 1843
Mangar
photo by Alizadeh, H.R.

Family:  Cyprinidae (Minnows or carps), subfamily: Barbinae
Max. size:  230 cm TL (male/unsexed); max.weight: 140 kg
Environment:  benthopelagic; freshwater
Distribution:  Asia: Iraq (Euphrates River).
Diagnosis:   
Biology: 
IUCN Red List Status: Vulnerable (VU); Date assessed: 21 February 2014 (A2de) Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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