Urmia Lake chub
Acanthobrama urmianus
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Urmia Lake chub (Acanthobrama urmianus) is a freshwater fish of the family Leuciscidae, in the order Cypriniformes.
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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.
Taxonomy
| Отряд | Cypriniformes (Carps and minnows) |
| Семейство | Leuciscidae |
| Виды | Acanthobrama urmianus |
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