The first record of Carassius gibelio (Bloch, 1782) in Al assad lake (Raqqa, Syria)

International Journal of Agriculture & Environmental Science

© 2020 by SSRG - IJAES Journal

Volume 7 Issue 2

Year of Publication : 2020

Authors : Dr. Mohamed Mojahed Batal,Dr. Cathrine R. Mansour,Deem M. Deeb

10.14445/23942568/IJAES-V7I2P101

How to Cite?

Dr. Mohamed Mojahed Batal,Dr. Cathrine R. Mansour,Deem M. Deeb, "The first record of Carassius gibelio (Bloch, 1782) in Al assad lake (Raqqa, Syria)," SSRG International Journal of Agriculture & Environmental Science, vol. 7,  no. 2, pp. 1-3, 2020. Crossref, https://doi.org/10.14445/23942568/IJAES-V7I2P101

Abstract:

The aim of the present paper is to report the first occurrence of Prussian carp Carassius gibelio (Bloch, 1782), introduced into Al assad lake (Raqqa, Syria). This species was captured in Al assad lake between March and September 2019. This exotic fish species was probably introduced by accident. The morphometric characteristics and ecological features of this species are also presented.

Keywords:

Carassius gibelio,  Al assad lake, freshwater, exotic species.

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