Acanthobrama microlepis (De Filippi, 1863)

Description


Taxonomic Hierarchy


Kingdom: Animalia

Phylum: Chordata

Class: Teleostei

Order: Cypriniformes

Family: Leuciscidae

Genus: Acanthobrama

Species: Acanthobrama microlepis (De Filippi, 1863)

Climate Zone


  • Temperate
  • Location


  • Asia: Endemic to the Kura-Aras basin (Ref. 1441). Probably also in Sefid of Iran. Distributed in the upper and middle reaches of Kura with tributaries downstream to Mingetchiaur and of Aras downstream to Karadonly (Azerbaijan).
  • Biology


    Inhabits rivers and lakes (Ref. 1441).

    Habitat


    benthopelagic