Threatened fishes of the world: Pseudophoxinus anatolicus (Hanko 1924) (Cyprinidae), Central Anatolia, Turkey

Abstract

Being an endemic and endangered fish species in Anatolia, P. anatolicus restricted to Lakes Akgol, Beysehir, Cavuscu, Akkaya Dam and Eregli marshes as well as some other small marshes in Central Anatolia region, Turkey. Current population of P. anatolicus tends to decrease in the habitats. A detailed study of current population status, biology, ecology and life history of P. anatolicus is required. It should also be included into national threatened fish category.