Pseudophoxinus alii, Kucuk, 2007

Pseudophoxinus alii View in CoL View Figure

Common name. Pamphylian spring minnow.

Diagnosis. Distinguished from other species of Pseudophoxinus in Central Anatolia by: ○ 41–44+2–3 scales in lateral series / ○ lateral line incomplete with 38–41 perforated scales / ○ prominent mid-lateral stripe / ○ no keel between posterior end of pelvic base and anus / ○ upper lip projecting beyond tip of lower lip. Size up to 98 mm SL.

Distribution View Figure . Türkiye: Ilıca and Kömürcüler, as well as middle Köprüçay and Karaöz sections of Aksu. Manavgat reservoir and Yamansaz marshes, all flowing into Bay of Antalya.

Habitat. Lowland streams with dense vegetation and sand and gravel bottoms.

Biology. No data.

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

Further reading. Küçük 2007b (description).