Aphanius vladykovi Coad, 1988

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Aphanius vladykovi Coad, 1988 – Endemic ( Figs. 490 , 491 )

Aphanius vladykovi Coad [B. W.] 1988: 115; Type locality: Large pool in Shahrestan-e Bakhtiari va Chahar Mahall, 3 km west of Boldaji, Iran, 31°57'N, 51°01'E, elevation about 2,380 m. Holotype: NMC 79–0247. Paratypes: NMC 79–0247A (51), 79–0248 (1).

Common name: Pr: Gormahi Veladykov, Gormahi Zagros, En: Veladykov’s tooth-carp, Zagros tooth-carp.

Diagnosis: Higher number of normal sized lateral line scales (36–47) and Male with dark dorsal fin color.

Meristic characters: D: 11–14, A: 11–13, P: 14– 17, V: 5–8, LS: 36–47, GR: 10–12, FB: 9–14.

Distribution: Tigris and Esfahan basins ( Fig. 492). Found in Hozmahi, Behesht Abad and Shalamzar Rivers as well as Choghakhor and Gandoman Wetlands.

Taxonomy.

Conservation: IUCN: Not Evaluated, PC: Near Threatened B2b(i,ii,iii). The type locality of this species has dried completely. Nowadays isolated populations of this species are found across its distribution range in small number. Recent years droughts, high water contamination and invasive species affect negatively its populations. It meets the area requirements under criterion B for Endangered. It is known from few locations. However, future declines in habitat quality or population size are possible but uncertain. The effects of agriculture developments, and invasive species on this species are not clear. Therefore, we classified it as Near Threatened B2b(i,ii,iii).

Figures

Fig. 490. Aphanius vladykovi (above: male, below: female). Photograph from Choghakhor Wetland, Tigris basin.

Fig. 491. Aphanius vladykovi (above: male, below: female). Photograph from Hozmahi, Esfahan basin.