Urmia Lake chub

Acanthobrama urmianus

Not Evaluated Freshwater

Famille

Leuciscidae

À propos

A freshwater chub-like fish endemic to Lake Urmia basin in northwestern Iran. Critically threatened by the dramatic shrinkage of Lake Urmia due to water extraction and climate change.

Habitat & Distribution

Lake Urmia basin and associated rivers in northwestern Iran. Critically threatened by the desiccation of Lake Urmia; originally inhabited the lake and its tributaries.

Type d'eau

Freshwater

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Taxonomy

Ordre	Cypriniformes (Carps and minnows)
Famille	Leuciscidae
Espèces	Acanthobrama urmianus

Foire aux questions

Where is Urmia Lake chub found?

Lake Urmia basin and associated rivers in northwestern Iran. Critically threatened by the desiccation of Lake Urmia; originally inhabited the lake and its tributaries.

What family does Urmia Lake chub belong to?

Urmia Lake chub (Acanthobrama urmianus) belongs to the family Leuciscidae in the order Cypriniformes (Carps and minnows).