Pseudophoxinus egridiri

Pseudophoxinus egridiri (Turkish trivial name: Yag baligi ) is a rare freshwater fish of the carp family (Cyprinidae ). Earlier they occurred in the tributaries of the Turkish Eğirdir Gölü ( Eğirdir Lake), today their range is limited to a source that is connected to the Eğirdir Gölü.

Features

Pseudophoxinus egridiri is a small species, reaching a total length of 6.1 cm. The body is slender, laterally slightly flattened and covered with small scales. The mouth is terminal or slightly upwards. The number of Dorsalstrahlen is eight. The anal fin usually has six, rarely seven soft rays. The number of lateral line scales is 43 to 54 There are two porous Lateral Lines available. The number of pharyngeal teeth is four to five. On the first branchial arch are seven to nine (rarely ten) spike traps. The number of vertebrae is 35 to 36 ( rarely 34 to 37 ). The back is dark gray or brownish. Flanks and belly are pale yellow or whitish.

Habitat and behavior

The habitat includes temperate standing ( lentische ) and flowing ( lotische ) waters with lush vegetation. The food of Pseudophoxinus egridiri consists of insect larvae. About the reproductive behavior of this type is not known.

Status

The IUCN lists Pseudophoxinus egridiri in the category " Endangered" ( critically endangered ). 1955 Zander ( Sander lucioperca ) was introduced in Eğirdir Gölü and its tributaries, the small endemic fish species such stalked that the mid-1980s the extinction of Pseudophoxinus egridiri was feared. 1993, however, a population in a source close to the Eğirdir Gölü could be rediscovered. Also the walleye was detected there so far seems Pseudophoxinus egridiri in the vegetation of this source to find protection from the snares of the predatory fish.