Delminichthys adspersus (Heckel 1843)

Diagnosed from congeners by the possession of the following characters: large eye, diameter 26-29% HL, equal to or larger than snout length; conical snout, not stout, terminal mouth; thickened skin especially in adults during spawning season; scales distinct or not, covering whole body, often narrowly to widely separated in particular in pre-pelvic area; lateral line interrupted or not, usually ending on caudal peduncle; and pored lateral line scales usually 54-70 (Ref. 59043).

Vertebrae: 38 - 41

This species can be found in subterranean waters during winter or droughts (Ref. 59043).

Inhabits streams, lakes and springs with clear water. Enters subterranean waters during winter or droughts (Ref. 59043). Threatened due to pollution and habitat destruction (Ref. 26100).

fisheries: of no interest

Delminichthys adspersus (or spotted minnow; Croatian: imotska gaovica) is a species of cyprinid fish.

It is found in Bosnia and Herzegovina and Croatia. Its natural habitats are rivers, intermittent rivers, freshwater lakes, and inland karsts.

It is threatened by habitat loss.