Acanthobrama urmiana (Gunther, 1899)
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https://doi.org/10.1515/9783111677811 |
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https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.17820150 |
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https://treatment.plazi.org/id/C85F87D2-FE82-FEC9-28AB-FF5EFEFFFCA6 |
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Felipe |
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Acanthobrama urmiana |
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Common name. Urmia bream.
Diagnosis. Distinguished from other species of Acanthobrama by: ○ pharyngeal teeth in two rows / ○ 10−13½ branched anal rays / ○ 50−68 total lateral-line scales / ○ 42−43, usually 42, total vertebrae / ○ 10−14 gill rakers / ○ usually 8½ branched dorsal rays. Size up to 156 mm SL.
Distribution. Iran: Simineh, Zarrineh, and Shahr chay in Lake Urmia basin.
Habitat. Larger streams and rivers.
Biology. Lives up to 7 years. Matures at about 90−110 mm SL. Feeds on plants and invertebrates.
Conservation status. VU; has declined due to hydropower development and pollution.
Remarks. Very closely related to A. punctulata .
Further reading. Günther 1899 (description); Abdoli et al. 2008 (biology); Abbasi et al. 2004c (food); Coad 2021b (biology, distribution).
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