Pseudophoxinus cilicicus

Common name. Cilician spring minnow.

Diagnosis. Distinguished from other species of Pseudophoxinus in eastern Mediterranean basin by: ○ lower lip slightly projecting beyond tip of upper lip in some individuals / ○ uppermost point of cleft at level of center of eye or above / ○ 38–45+2–3 scales in lateral line / ○ no black spots below lateral line / ○ lateral line complete / ○ flank usually with indistinct, brown mid-lateral stripe. Size up to 138 mm SL.

Distribution . Türkiye: Lower Tarsus, Seyhan and Ceyhan drainages and a small stream at Arsuz.

Habitat. Lowland rivers and streams with slow-flowing or stagnant water; also in moderately polluted sections.

Biology. No data.

Conservation status. LC.

Further reading. Saç et al. 2019a (description).