Short communication, Note

https://doi.org/10.14798/73.3.830

THREATENED FISHES OF THE WORLD: Ladigesocypris irideus (Ladiges, 1960) (Cyprinidae)

Fevzi Yılmaz ; Department of Biology, Faculty of Sciences, Muğla Sıtkı Koçman University, 48000 Muğla, Turkey
Bülent Yorulmaz ; Department of Biology, Faculty of Sciences, Muğla Sıtkı Koçman University, 48000 Muğla, Turkey
Daniela Giannetto ; Department of Biology, Faculty of Sciences, Muğla Sıtkı Koçman University, 48000 Muğla, Turkey

Abstract

Anatolian ghizani Ladigesocypris irideus is a Cyprinid species, endemic only to some localities in Southwest Anatolia (Turkey). In recent years, population of this species exhibits tendencies to decline due to habitat degradation and water abstraction. Currently, the species is considered as Near Threatened (NT) in the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species.

Keywords

Ladigesocypris irideus; endemic species; conservation; Western Anatolia

Hrčak ID:

146478

URI

https://hrcak.srce.hr/146478

Publication date:

15.9.2015.

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