Carasobarbus saadatii

Common name. Zagros kiss-lip himri.

Diagnosis. Distinguished from other species of Carasobarbus in Persian Gulf and Mediterranean basins by: ○ 38−40 total lateral-line scales / ○ well-developed median lobe on lower lip / ○ no black blotch on posterior caudal peduncle in individuals larger than 85 mm SL / ○ two pairs of barbels / ○ head length 19−20 % SL / ○ dorsal fin height 26−30 % SL / ○ distance between pelvic and anal fins 26−28% SL.Size up to 250 mm SL.

Distribution . Iran:lower Karun.Possibly more widespread.

Habitat. Poorly known; seem to inhabit deep, summer-warm mountain river stretches with fast-flowing water and gravel bottoms.

Biology. No data.

Conservation status. VU.

Further reading. Jouladeh-Roudbar et al.2024 (description).