Urmia Lake chub

Acanthobrama urmianus

Not Evaluated Freshwater

Família

Leuciscidae

Sobre

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.

Tipo de Água

Freshwater

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Taxonomy

Ordem	Cypriniformes (Carps and minnows)
Família	Leuciscidae
Espécies	Acanthobrama urmianus

Perguntas Frequentes

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).