Squalius cii
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Actinopterygii |
| Order: | Cypriniformes |
| Family: | Cyprinidae |
| Genus: | Squalius |
| Species: | S. cii
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| Binomial name | |
| Squalius cii (Richardson, 1857)
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Squalius cii is a species of freshwater fish in the family Cyprinidae. It is also known as the Marmara chub. The species is endemic to Turkey.[2]
As an invasive species[]
It has been recorded as an invasive species in Ireland since 2004, when it was formally recorded. In Irish waters it predates on native aquatic plants and invertebrates.[3]
References[]
- ^ Freyhof, J. (2014). "Squalius cii". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2014: e.T135551A19010962. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2014-1.RLTS.T135551A19010962.en. Retrieved 18 November 2021.
- ^ Froese, Rainer; Pauly, Daniel (eds.) (2014). "Squalius cii" in FishBase. November 2014 version.
- ^ Early, J. (2018). "Field Guide to Invasive Species in Ireland" (PDF). Invasive Species Ireland. Retrieved 2020-07-27.
Categories:
- IUCN Red List least concern species
- Fish described in 1857
- Squalius