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Rhodeus meridionalis Karaman, 1924 |
| Family: | Acheilognathidae (Bitterlings) | |||
| Max. size: | 9.5 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | benthopelagic; freshwater | |||
| Distribution: | Europe: Aegean Sea from Vardar south to Pinios drainages. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Differs from Rhodeus amarus in having terminal mouth (vs. sub-inferior) and rostral cap covering upper part of upper lip (vs. upper lip covered completely or more than half) (Ref. 59043). | |||
| Biology: | Occurs in large to medium sized rivers and still waters such as ponds, lakes, canals, and backwaters (Ref. 59043). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 17 January 2023 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||