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DeutschGobio kizilirmakensis
| Gobio kizilirmakensis | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Actinopterygii |
| Order: | Cypriniformes |
| Family: | Cyprinidae |
| Subfamily: | Gobioninae |
| Genus: | Gobio |
| Species: | G. kizilirmakensis |
| Binomial name | |
| Gobio kizilirmakensis | |
Gobio kizilirmakensis is a species of gudgeon, a small freshwater in the family Cyprinidae. It is found in the Kızılırmak River basin in Turkey.[1]
Description
[edit]Gobio kizilirmakensis distinguishes itself from others of its genus and region by bearing several distinct features: small scales on its belly; head length of around 27% SL; rounded snout; notably large mouth gape; preanal length of around 70% SL; prepelvic length of around 50% SL; caudal peduncle length about 2.5 times its depth; and 8-9 midlateral black blotches, among other features.[2]
It is a benthopelagic species, which thrives in freshwater, subtropical climates. It is most commonly found in Asia; native particularly to the Anatolia region.[2]
References
[edit]- ^ Turan, Davut; Japoshvili, Bella; Aksu, İsmail; Bektaş, Yusuf (2016). Zoology in the Middle East. Taylor & Francis Online. pp. 112–124.
- ^ a b "Gobio kizilirmakensis summary page". FishBase. Retrieved 2018-06-24.
- Froese, Rainer; Pauly, Daniel (eds.). "Gobio kizilirmakensis". FishBase. December 2016 version.
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