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https://doi.org/10.14798/72.4.774

THREATENED FISHES OF THE WORLD: Aphanius transgrediens Ermin, 1946 (Cyprinodontidae)

Baran Yoğurtçuoğlu ; Department of Biology, Faculty of Science, Hacettepe University, 06800 Beytepe Ankara, Turkey
Fitnat Güler Ekmekçi ; Department of Biology, Faculty of Science, Hacettepe University, 06800 Beytepe Ankara, Turkey

Abstract

Aphanius transgrediens is distributed only in the spring systems of Lake Acıgöl (Afyon-Denizli/Turkey). Because its population is believed to have declined since the 2000’s, the species is assessed as Critically Endangered (CR) in the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. The most threatening factors are the Eastern Mosquitofish (Gambusia holbrooki) densely found in the area and industrial activity.

Keywords

Turkey; Acıgöl Toothcarp; Conservation; Threats

Hrčak ID:

130635

URI

https://hrcak.srce.hr/130635

Publication date:

12.12.2014.

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