Squalius prespensis

Squalius prespensis is a species of freshwater fish in the family Cyprinidae, growing to 25 cm (9.8 in) SL. It was originally described as a subspecies of European chub.[2]

Squalius prespensis
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Actinopterygii
Order: Cypriniformes
Family: Cyprinidae
Subfamily: Leuciscinae
Genus: Squalius
Species:
S. prespensis
Binomial name
Squalius prespensis
(Fowler, 1977)
Synonyms

Leuciscus cephalus prespensis Fowler, 1977

Squalius prespensis is endemic to the Lake Prespa basin, shared between Albania, Greece, and North Macedonia.[1][2] It is abundant within its restricted habitat, and seems to have increased in abundance in recent years. However, it is potentially threatened by overfishing, water extraction, and pollution.[1]

References

  1. Crivelli, A.J. (2006). "Squalius prespensis". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2006: e.T60401A12358868. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2006.RLTS.T60401A12358868.en. Retrieved 15 November 2021.
  2. Froese, Rainer; Pauly, Daniel (eds.) (2014). "Squalius prespensis" in FishBase. August 2014 version.


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