Evrotas minnow

The Evrotas minnow (Pelasgus laconicus) is a species of cyprinid fish.

Evrotas minnow
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Actinopterygii
Order: Cypriniformes
Superfamily: Cyprinoidea
Family: Cyprinidae
Genus: Pelasgus
Species:
P. laconicus
Binomial name
Pelasgus laconicus
(Kottelat & Barbieri, 2004)
Synonyms
  • Pseudophoxinus laconicus'' Kottelat & Barbieri, 2004

It is found only in Greece.

Its natural habitats are rivers and freshwater springs. It is threatened by habitat loss.

References

  1. Crivelli, A.J. (2006). "Pelasgus laconicus". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2006: e.T61374A12457331. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2006.RLTS.T61374A12457331.en. Retrieved 17 November 2021.


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