A new <i>Pseudophoxinus</i> species (Teleostei, Cypriniformes, Leuciscidae) from the upper Jordan River basin (Israel) with comments on the status of a few other congeneric species.

ABSTRACT: A taxonomic reassessment of Pseudophoxinus populations in the upper Jordan River basin has revealed that specimens previously identified as Pseudophoxinus kervillei actually represent an undescribed species. In addition, earlier taxonomic revisions have shown that P. kervillei is a junior synonym of P. libani and should no longer be regarded as a valid species. In this study, we formally describe the newly recognized species as Pseudophoxinus galilaeus sp. nov. Pseudophoxinus galilaeus sp. nov. is characterized by 39-44 scales along the mid-lateral row, 13-17 pored lateral line scales, and 20-23 predorsal scales. It has 4-5 gill rakers on the lower arch of the first gill, with two being notably short. The species possesses 33-34 verte

SUBMITTER: Goren M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12402820 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature