Pelasgus marathonicus (Vinciguerra, 1921)
Marathon minnow
Pelasgus marathonicus
photo by Kommatas, Vardakas & Tachos (HCMR - IIW)

Family:  Leuciscidae (Minnows), subfamily: Leuciscinae
Max. size:  6.5 cm SL (male/unsexed); max. reported age: 2 years
Environment:  benthopelagic; freshwater
Distribution:  Europe: Marathon plain and Sperchios and Kifissos drainages in Greece.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Inhabits springs, swamps, and canals. Occurs usually among vegetation or under shore cover. Feeds on a wide variety of aquatic invertebrates, algae and detritus. Reaches up to about 6.5 cm SL (Ref. 59043).
IUCN Red List Status: Near Threatened (NT); Date assessed: 01 January 2008 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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