Transcaspian marinka

The Transcaspian marinka lives in the benthopelagic, freshwater environment.

Transcaspian marinka (Schizothorax pelzami) is the westernmost representative of the schizothoracines, more frequently found in higher mountain ranges of the Himalayas. More

Common names

Khaju in Farsi
Khaju in Persian (‫فارسی)
Marinka Pelzamova in Czech (česky)
Pelzamis Lachsbarbe in German (Deutsch)
Shir Mahi in Farsi
Shir Mahi in Persian (‫فارسی)
Transcaspian marinka in English
Zakaspiiskaya marinka in Russian (русский язык)
ماهي خواجو in Farsi
佩氏裂腹魚 in Mandarin Chinese
佩氏裂腹鱼 in Mandarin Chinese

Order : Cypriniformes
Family : Cyprinidae
Genus : Schizothorax
Species : Schizothorax pelzami
Authority : Kessler, 1870