Capoetobrama kuschakewitschi

Acanthobrama kuschakewitschi, now reclassified as Capoetobrama kuschakewitschi, is confirmed as an endangered species in Tajikistan, with its presence documented across multiple river systems including the Syr Darya, Amu Darya, and Vakhsh. The study highlights its restricted distribution within the Tigrovaya Balka Nature Reserve, where specimens were caught between 2003–2018, though none were preserved. Historical records trace its range from the 19th century to modern observations in the Kairakkum reservoir. Conservation assessments align it with IUCN's endangered status, emphasizing urgent protection measures for this vulnerable freshwater fish.

Artaev, O., Thoni, R., Mirzoev, N., & Levin, B. (2025). Capoetobrama kuschakewitschi. Zenodo. https://doi.org/10.5281/ZENODO.20514679