Two New Species of Chondrostoma Agassiz, 1832 (Teleostei: Cyprinidae) from the Ceyhan, Seyhan and Goksu Rivers in the East Mediterranean Region of Turkey

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Kucuk F., Turan D., Guclu S. S., MUTLU A. G., Ciftei Y.

TURKISH JOURNAL OF FISHERIES AND AQUATIC SCIENCES, vol.17, no.4, pp.795-803, 2017 (SCI-Expanded)

• Publication Type: Article / Article
• Volume: 17 Issue: 4
• Publication Date: 2017
• Doi Number: 10.4194/1303-2712-v17_4_15
• Journal Name: TURKISH JOURNAL OF FISHERIES AND AQUATIC SCIENCES
• Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus, TR DİZİN (ULAKBİM)
• Page Numbers: pp.795-803
• Süleyman Demirel University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Chondrostoma toros sp.n. was described from the Goksu River. It was distinguished by a slightly arched lower jaw with a well-developed keratinized edge; a slightly developed keel in front of the dorsal-fm origin; lateral line with 56-64+1-3 scales; and 25-30 gill-rakers on outer side of first gill arch. Chondrostoma ceyhanensis sp.n. was described from Ceyhan, Seyhan and Berdan rivers. It was distinguished by its arched lower jaw with a slightly developed keratinized edge; a slightly developed keel between pelvic-fin and anus; lateral line with 59-66+1-3 scales; and 24-29 short gill-rakers on outer side of first gill arch.