Pseudophoxinus alii (Teleostei: Cyprinidae), a New Fish Species from the Antalya Region, Turkey

Authors: FAHRETTİN KÜÇÜK

Abstract: Pseudophoxinus alii is a new species described from 3 water bodies (Aksu River, and Ilıca and Kömürcüler streams) in the Antalya region, Turkey. This new species is distinguished from other large-scaled species of Pseudophoxinus in having 41-44 scales in lateral series, commonly 14 predorsal vertebrae, and large eye diameter (26%-32% HL).

Keywords: Taxonomy, Cyprinidae, Leuciscinae, Antalya region, Turkey

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