Mesopotamian chub

Squalius berak

Tropical
Regional distribution
Freshwater fish
West Asia
Medium
Tropical fish

The Mesopotamian chub (Squalius berak) is a species of freshwater ray-finned fish belonging to the family Leuciscidae, the daces, Eurasian minnows and related fishes. This fish is found in the Qweik and Euphrates and Tigris drainages.

Class: Teleosts
Order: Minnows, Carps, and Loaches
Family: Cyprinidae
Genus: Squalius
Maximum length: 22.1 cm
Water: Freshwater
Distribution: Asia: Turkey and Syria.
Conservation status: LCLeast Concern

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