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Pelasgus thesproticus (Stephanidis, 1939) Epiros minnow |
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photo by
Giakoumi, S. |
| Family: | Leuciscidae (Minnows), subfamily: Leuciscinae | |||
| Max. size: | 6.178 cm SL (male/unsexed); max.weight: 5.3 g | |||
| Environment: | benthopelagic; freshwater | |||
| Distribution: | Europe: Greece (Kalamas to Arachthos drainages, Corfu Island) and Albania (Butrint drainage). | |||
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| Biology: | Adults are found in springs, streams, ponds, usually in shallow, quiet water with dense vegetation (Ref. 59043). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Near Threatened (NT); Date assessed: 09 October 2023 (B1b(iii)) Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||