''Delminichthys ghetaldii'' is a species of ray-finned fish in the family

Cyprinidae Cyprinidae is a family of freshwater fish commonly called the carp or minnow family. It includes the carps, the true minnows, and relatives like the barbs and barbels. Cyprinidae is the largest and most diverse fish family and the largest verte ...

. It is found in Bosnia and Herzegovina, with its natural habitats being rivers, freshwater springs, and inland

karst Karst is a topography formed from the dissolution of soluble rocks such as limestone, dolomite, and gypsum. It is characterized by underground drainage systems with sinkholes and caves. It has also been documented for more weathering-resistant ro ...

s. It is threatened by habitat loss. The name is in honor of ragusan mayor and horticulturalist

Francesco Ghetaldi-Gondola Francesco, the Italian (and original) version of the personal name "Francis", is the most common given name among males in Italy. Notable persons with that name include: People with the given name Francesco * Francesco I (disambiguation), sever ...

(1833-1899), who apparently facilitated the collection of type from a cave in Herzegovina in 1882.

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* Delminichthys Cyprinid fish of Europe Fish described in 1882 Taxonomy articles created by Polbot Freshwater fish of Europe Endemic fish of the Neretva basin Endemic fauna of Bosnia and Herzegovina {{Leuciscinae-stub