Pseudophoxinus turani, Kucuk & Guclu, 2014

Pseudophoxinus turani View in CoL View Figure

Common name. Karasu spring minnow.

Diagnosis. Distinguished from other species of Pseudophoxinus in eastern Mediterranean basin by: 38–46+2–3 scales in lateral series / ○ flank with bold, black or dark-grey mid-lateral stripe / ○ lateral line incomplete, with 12–25, usually 16–21, perforated scales / ○ pelvic axillary lobe absent / ○ pelvic long, reaching or overlapping anus / ○ 21–22 abdominal vertebrae / ○ 4–5 scales between pelvic origin and lateral line / ○ 8–11, rarely 13 gill rakers / ○ 10–11 scale rows between the lateral line and dorsal origin. Size up to 93 mm SL.

Distribution View Figure . Türkiye: Karasu drainage in northern Orontes catchment.

Habitat. Springs and slow-flowing streams, usually among vegetation.

Biology. No data.

Conservation status. VU; appears to be declining within its small range.

Further reading. Küçük & Güçlü 2014 (description).