Capoeta anamisensis

Common name. Hormuz scraper.

Diagnosis. Distinguished from other species of Capoeta in Persian Gulf basin south of Zohreh and in Iranian endorheic basins by: ○ 56–67 total lateral-line scales / ○ flank plain silvery, often with an indistinct stripe / ○ last unbranched dorsal ray very strongly ossified, with strong serrae / ○ 8½–9½ branched dorsal rays / ○ 11–12 scale rows between dorsal origin and lateral line / ○ 6–8, usually six scales between anal origin and lateral line / ○ 10–13 scales between pelvic origin and lateral line / ○ one pair of barbels / ○ 21–25 gill rakers. Size up to 230 mm SL.

Distribution. Iran: Upper Minab, Hasan Langi, and Haji Abad drainages, which flow into Strait of Hormuz.

Habitat. Streams and rivers with moderate to fast-flowing water, sand, gravel or rock substrate.

Biology. Feeds on detritus, periphyton, and occasionally small invertebrates.

Conservation status. EN; appears to be declining within its very small range.

Further reading. Zareian et al. 2016 (description).