Cyprinion macrostomus Heckel, 1843 [N]—Tigris kingfish/Large mouth lotak; Shalami abiad

Taxonomy. Original description: Cyprinion macrostomus Heckel, 1843a: 1065 [75] [Aleppo, Syria or Mosul, Iraq; lectotype: NMW 52805-1].—Syrian synonyms: Cyprinion macrostomum Heckel 1843; Cyprinion neglectus Heckel 1847 .—Revisions: Bănărescu & Herzig-Straschil (1995: 414).—Illustration: Heckel (1843b: pl. 7, fig. 1).

Status in Syria. Recorded from Syria in original description by Heckel (1843a: 1066); subsequently reported by Gruvel (1931); Beckman (1962: 120); Ali (2003).—Syrian material: BMNH, MCZ, MNHN, NMW, RMNH, MSL.

Distribution and habitat. Distribution in Syria: Euphrates and Tigris River systems, Kahbur River.—Distribution in River Basin: 1-Dajleh & Khabour, 2-Euphrates & Aleppo.—General distribution: Asia Minor and Middle East: Euphrates and Tigris River systems (Turkey, Syria, Iraq, and Iran).—Distribution in Ecoregion: 441- Lower Tigris & Euphrates, 442-Upper Tigris & Euphrates.—Habitat: This species inhabits medium-sized and large rivers and streams. Known to inhabit canals but seems to be absent from reservoirs. Freshwater.

Economic importance. Locally consumed, but of no commercial importance.

Conservation. Conservation status in Syria: Unknown.—IUCN: LC (IUCN 2023) as C. macrostomum .—Threats: There are many threats in the area none strong enough to impact this species seriously.—Low sensitivity to human activities.—No keystone species.—Decline status: Decreasing.—Low priority for conservation action.