Pseudophoxinus firati
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Pseudophoxinus firati faces severe threats from water extraction and dam construction along the Euphrates River system, which has dramatically reduced water levels and altered flow patterns in its native streams. Agricultural expansion and urban development have led to habitat degradation through pollution runoff and physical modification of riparian zones. Climate change exacerbates these pressures by reducing precipitation and increasing water temperatures in an already arid region.
Habitat
This endemic cyprinid inhabits small streams and tributaries of the Euphrates River basin in southeastern Turkey, preferring clear, flowing waters with rocky or gravelly substrates. The species is adapted to the semi-arid Mediterranean climate of the region, occupying both permanent and seasonal watercourses at elevations typically between 400-800 meters.
