Kor bleak
Acanthobrama persidis (Coad, 1981)
Also calledPärsia peetriteib (est)
Acanthobrama persidis is a species of freshwater ray-finned fish belonging to the family Leuciscidae. This species is endemic to Maharlu Lake, the Kor River, and the Hormuz and Persis basins, Iran.
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Descriptions from checklists and floras indexed by GBIF
biology_ecology
Habitat. Slow-flowing or stagnant waters. Often found in springs, but also known from large rivers, streams, irrigation ditches, and qanats, usually with medium to slow currents. Biology. Seems to spawn in early spring. Feeds on plants and invertebrates.
Handbook of Freshwater Fishes of West Asia
conservation
Conservation status. VU; has lost many habitats due to the desiccation of springs and streams.
Handbook of Freshwater Fishes of West Asia
diagnosis
Diagnosis. Distinguished from other species of Acanthobrama by: ● 7 − 9 ½, usually 8 ½, branched anal rays / ○ ventral keel without free skin fold in front of anus / ○ pharyngeal teeth in two rows / ○ last unbranched dorsal ray soft, not stiffened / ○ 35 − 43 total lateral-line scales / ○ 10 − 14 gill rakers / ○ 7 − 9 ½ branched anal rays / ○ 7 ½, rarely 6 ½, branched dorsal rays. Size up to 113 mm SL.
Handbook of Freshwater Fishes of West Asia
distribution
Distribution. Iran: Upper Kor basin (Khosroshin, Ghadamgah, Malosjan, and Beyza springs), Helleh, Mond, and rarely in Kol drainages (Golabi spring).
Handbook of Freshwater Fishes of West Asia
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From the GBIF Backbone Taxonomy and occurrence records (GBIF.org), with Wikipedia and the Source Library. GBIF species 8315786.