DOI: 10.14798/73.1.790
Short communication, Note
THREATENED FISHES OF THE WORLD: Delminichthys krbavensis (Zupančič & Bogutskaya, 2002) (Cyprinidae)
2015, 73 (1) p. 33-34
Tanja Mihinjač, Zoran Marčić, Ivana Buj, Davor Zanella, Perica Mustafić, Milorad Mrakovčić, Marko Ćaleta
Abstract
Krbava minnow, Delminichthys krbavensis, is freshwater fish species of endemic to the Adriatic watershed in Croatia. It lives only in karstic springs, streams and subterranean waters in Krbavsko polje. This species is protected by Croatian law and it is listed on IUCN Red List as Critically Endangered (CR). D. krbavensis has very limited distribution what makes it vulnerable to different kinds of threats such as water extraction, exploitation of karstic springs and streams, agricultural pollution, road construction and introduction of nonindigenous fish species. Suggested conservation actions for this species are detailed study of biology, ecology and distribution as well as bans on watercourse regulation and road construction, reduction of pollution and restriction of introductions of nonindigenous fish species. Also, conservation of this species should be ensured through implementation of management and action plans.
Keywords
delminichthys krbavensis, cyprinidae, adriatic watershed, conservation