Lycian spring minnow
species of fish
The Lycian spring minnow (Pseudophoxinus evliyai) is a species of freshwater ray-finned fish belonging to the family Leuciscidae, which includes the daces, Eurasian minnows and related species. It is found in drainages in western Anatolia in Turkey.
Etymology
The fish is named in honor of Evliya Çelebi (1611–1683), whose travel notes were published in the 10-volume Seyahatname (Book of Travels), which earned him the title of "the most famous Ottoman traveler". Originally P. evliyae, the name was changed to P. evliyai based on gender rules.
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