Leuciscus keadicus (Cyprinidae), a valid species from river Evrotas (Greece)

The subspecies Leuciscus (Telestes) souffia keadicus from the small river Evrotas (Peloponnese, Greece) is ranked as valid species under the name Leuciscus keadicus Stephanidis, 1971. Dark pigmentation on the body and peritoneum, dark strip longwise of the body sides from eye to the caudal fin base, almost sub-terminal mouth with a rather acute snout, and the thick upper lip with a median fleshy elevation, are the main distinguishing characters from Leuciscus souffia. In addition, some morphometric diagnostic characters are given. The species is endemic of the river Evrotas.