Pseudophoxinus iconii

Common name. Tuz spring minnow.

Diagnosis. Distinguished from other species of Pseudophoxinus in Central Anatolia by: ○ 53–63+2–3 scales in lateral series / ○ lateral line usually complete with 48–61 perforated scales / ○ no keel between posterior end of pelvic base and anus / ○ flank with brown mid-lateral stripe / ○ upper lip not or slightly projecting beyond tip of lower lip / ○ 13–15 scale rows between lateral line and dorsal origin / ○ 10–13 gill-rakers. Size up to 81 mm SL.

Distribution . Türkiye: Gölyazı, Büget, Tersakan and Bolluk drainages in Lake Tuz basin.

Habitat . Springs and slow-flowing spring-fed streams. Usually in densely vegetated habitats.

Biology. No data.

Conservation status. CR; Extirpated from Lake Büget in Eşmekaya.

Further reading. Küçük et al. 2016 (description).