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Acanthobrama marmid

(Acanthobrama marmid)

Description

Acanthobrama marmid, or the Mesopotamian bream or Tigris bream, is a species of freshwater fish in the Cyprinidae family. It is widespread and abundant in the Tigris–Euphrates river system. It lives in many kinds of lowland waters, and can also tolerate modified water bodies such as reservoirs and moderately-polluted rivers. It can grow up to a length of 30 cm. It is caught commercially but is of low value.

Taxonomic tree:

Domain:
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum:
Class: Actinopterygii
Order:Cypriniformes
Family:Cyprinidae
Genus:Acanthobrama
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