Capoeta ekmekciae Turan, Kottelat, Kirankaya & Engin, 2006
Grusinian scraper
Capoeta ekmekciae
photo by Engin, S.

 Family:  Cyprinidae (Minnows or carps), subfamily: Cyprininae
 Max. size:  28 cm SL (male/unsexed)
 Environment:  benthopelagic
 Distribution:  Asia: Çoruh River in Turkey.
 Diagnosis:  Vertebrae: 46-48
 Biology:  Inhabits clear and slow-flowing water with a stone and pebble substrate (Ref. 57083).
 IUCN Red List Status: Near Threatened  (Ref. 96402)
 Threat to humans:  harmless
 Country info:   
 

 Entered by: Torres, Armi G. - 25.07.06
 Modified by: Capuli, Estelita Emily - 20.01.16

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