The Evrotas minnow (Pelasgus laconicus) is a species of cyprinid fish.

Evrotas minnow
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Actinopterygii
Order: Cypriniformes
Superfamily: Cyprinoidea
Family: Cyprinidae
Genus: Pelasgus
Species:
P. laconicus
Binomial name
Pelasgus laconicus
(Kottelat & Barbieri, 2004)
Synonyms
  • Pseudophoxinus laconicus'' Kottelat & Barbieri, 2004

It is found only in Greece.

Its natural habitats are rivers and freshwater springs. It is threatened by habitat loss.

References edit

  1. ^ Crivelli, A.J. (2006). "Pelasgus laconicus". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2006: e.T61374A12457331. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2006.RLTS.T61374A12457331.en. Retrieved 17 November 2021.