Afrin bleak
Alburnus magnificus Freyhof & Turan, 2019
First described in: Freyhof, J.; Turan, D. (2019). Alburnus magnificus, a new species of bleak from the Orontes River drainage (Teleostei: Leuciscidae). <em>Zootaxa.</em> 4559(2): 373.
Descriptions from checklists and floras indexed by GBIF
biology_ecology
Habitat. Moderately fast-flowing streams with gravel substrate. Biology. No data.
Handbook of Freshwater Fishes of West Asia
conservation
Conservation status. VU; found in fewer than 10 declining populations. Seems to have disappeared from Syria.
Handbook of Freshwater Fishes of West Asia
diagnosis
Diagnosis. Distinguished from other species of Alburnus in Mediterranean basin by: ○ mottled pattern on flank, pattern clear in live individuals / ○ anal origin below or behind last dorsal ray / ○ 4 – 5 scale rows between lateral line and anal origin / ○ ventral keel exposed for 5 – 10 scales in front of anus / ○ 9 – 11 ½ branched anal rays / ○ 9 – 12 gill rakers / ○ 45 – 52 total lateral line scales / ○ 4 – 5 scale rows between lateral line and anal origin / ○ last simple dorsal ray soft / ○ pelvic axillary scales present / ○ scales on back, flank, and belly well developed, overlapping / ○ bold black, grey or brown scales on silvery or brown background. Size up to 82 mm SL.
Handbook of Freshwater Fishes of West Asia
discussion
Remarks. Alburnus magnificus is related to A. qalilus from coastal streams in Syria.
Handbook of Freshwater Fishes of West Asia
Where it has been recorded
Recorded sightings
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In the stacks
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From the GBIF Backbone Taxonomy and occurrence records (GBIF.org), with Wikipedia and the Source Library. GBIF species 10342653.