First report of Economidichthys pygmaeus (Holly, 1929) (Gobiidae) in Lake Lesser Prespa, Greece

Lake Lesser Prespa in Greece is part of the Prespa Lakes area which is a Ramsar site and a Special Protection Area due to its international importance for endemic biodiversity and migratory birds. Twenty fish taxa have been reported in that lake. From a field survey in July 2016, the species Economidichthys pygmaeus (Holly, 1929) (Gobiidae) was identified based on a molecular analysis and can be added to the list of fish species inhabiting Lake Lesser Prespa, which is the most northern location where this species has been found in Greece.

Automated summary

Lake Lesser Prespa in Greece is an internationally important area for endemic biodiversity and migratory birds. A survey in 2016 identified the presence of Economidichthys pygmaeus, a species that had not previously been found in this region.