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The Battalgil's minnow (Pseudophoxinus battalgilae) is a brackish-water fish of the family Cyprinidae that grows up to 11 cm.
Description
The Battalgil's minnow is a small minnow (Leuciscidae) from clear streams, springs and rivers of the streams and springs of Anatolia in West Asia. The species grows to about 8 cm and has a slender, silvery body, often with a fine dark lengthwise stripe. As a social schooling fish it swims in the water column and snaps at insect larvae, small plankton and algae. The fish is harmless to humans.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Battalgil's minnow?
The Battalgil's minnow has an elongate, eel-like body and is mainly silver-grey.
Where does the Battalgil's minnow live?
The Battalgil's minnow lives in brackish water and is mostly found around open water. Asia: Türkiye
How big does the Battalgil's minnow get?
The Battalgil's minnow grows to a maximum of about 11 cm.
Is the Battalgil's minnow dangerous to humans?
No, the Battalgil's minnow is harmless to humans. This species is harmless to humans. No specific first aid is needed. Still handle the fish with care: mind the fin rays and the sharp edges of the gill cover, and rinse any scratch with clean water and cover it. For a dirty or deep wound check tetanus status.
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Same genus Pseudophoxinus
More from the family Cyprinidae
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