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Teleostei (teleosts) >
Cypriniformes (Carps) >
Cyprinidae (Minnows or carps) > Torinae
Etymology: Carasobarbus: Latinization of , karass, karausche, European crucian carp + Latin, barbus = barbel (Ref. 45335).
Environment: milieu / climate zone / depth range / distribution range
Ecology
Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical
Asia: Iran.
Size / Weight / Age
Maturity: Lm ? range ? - ? cm
Max length : 18.8 cm SL male/unsexed; (Ref. 132288)
Short description
Identification keys | Morphology | Morphometrics
This species is distinguished by the following characters: lateral line scales 38-40; with two pairs of barbels; a well-developed median lobe on the lower lip (Ref. 132288).
Cross section: oval.
This species is usually found in the deeper parts of rivers and dam reservoirs, where water flow are slower and with ample vegetation and cover. During the summer months, it swims into faster-flowing waters as well, likely due to warming water temperatures in their typical habitat. It prefers areas along the banks and around islands where tree roots and aquatic plants are available which allows it to forage while remaining hidden among the vegetation to avoid predators. It appears to be most abundant in the middle and lower Karun. Associated species include Luciobarbus barbulus, Capoeta aculeate, Garra rufa, Chondrostoma regium, Alburnus sellal, Squalius lepidus, Squalius berak and Glyptothorax cous (Ref. 132288).
Life cycle and mating behavior
Maturity | Reproduction | Spawning | Eggs | Fecundity | Larvae
Jouladeh-Roudbar, A., C. Kaya, S. Vatandoust and H.R. Ghanavi, 2024. New insights into the phylogeny of Carasobarbus Karaman, 1971 (Actinopterygii, Cyprinidae) with the description of three new species. Scientific Reports 14(21801):1-22. (Ref. 132288)
IUCN Red List Status (Ref. 130435: Version 2025-1)
Threat to humans
Harmless
Human uses
Fisheries: of no interest
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Estimates based on models
Phylogenetic diversity index (Ref.
82804): PD
50 = 0.5001 [Uniqueness, from 0.5 = low to 2.0 = high].
Trophic level (Ref.
69278): 3.0 ±0.4 se; based on size and trophs of closest relatives
Resilience (Ref.
120179): Medium, minimum population doubling time 1.4 - 4.4 years (Preliminary K or Fecundity.).
Fishing Vulnerability (Ref.
59153): Low vulnerability (13 of 100).
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