| Kingdom | Phylum | Class | Order | Family |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ANIMALIA | CHORDATA | ACTINOPTERYGII | PERCIFORMES | GOBIIDAE |
| Scientific Name: | Knipowitschia ephesi |
| Species Authority: | Ahnelt, 1995 |
| Red List Category & Criteria: | Critically Endangered B1ab(iii) ver 3.1 |
| Year Assessed: | 2006 |
| Assessor/s: | Crivelli, A.J. |
| Reviewer/s: | Erk’akan, F. & Karatash, A. (Mediterranean Workshop, Dec. 2004) |
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Justification: The species appears to be restricted to the Mederes delta, although more data are needed to confirm how far upstream the species can travel. Current known range is less than 100 km². Known only from one location and the habitat is threatened by pollution, water extraction and habitat destruction. Assessed as Critically Endangered. |
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| Range Description: | This species is restricted to the delta and marshes of the Kucuk Menderes River in western Anatolia, Turkey. |
| Countries: |
Native:
Turkey
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| Population: | No data available. |
| Population Trend: |
Unknown
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| Habitat and Ecology: | Occurs in a delta (estuarine system) and marshes. Enters brackish water. |
| Systems: | Freshwater |
| Major Threat(s): | Water extraction, pollution, and habitat destruction are common in the Menderes Delta. |
| Conservation Actions: | None known to be in place. |
| Citation: | Crivelli, A.J. 2006. Knipowitschia ephesi. In: IUCN 2011. IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Version 2011.2. <www.iucnredlist.org>. Downloaded on 07 February 2012. |
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