Gobio kizilirmakensis explained

Gobio kizilirmakensis is a species of gudgeon, a small freshwater in the family Cyprinidae. It is found in the Kızılırmak River basin in Turkey.[1]

Description

Gobio kizilirmakensis distinguishes itself from others of its genus and region by bearing several distinct features: small scales on its belly; head length of around 27% SL; rounded snout; notably large mouth gape; preanal length of around 70% SL; prepelvic length of around 50% SL; caudal peduncle length about 2.5 times its depth; and 8-9 midlateral black blotches, among other features.[2]

It is a benthopelagic species, which thrives in freshwater, subtropical climates. It is most commonly found in Asia; native particularly to the Anatolia region.

Notes and References

  1. Book: Zoology in the Middle East. Turan. Davut. Japoshvili. Bella. Aksu. İsmail. Bektaş. Yusuf. Taylor & Francis Online. 2016. 112–124.
  2. Web site: Gobio kizilirmakensis summary page. FishBase. en. 2018-06-24.