Researchers assessing the population of endemic fish species Phoxinellus pseudalepidotus, Mostar Marsh, Bosnia and Herzegovina. — Researchers assessing the population of endemic fish species *Phoxinellus pseudalepidotus*, Mostar Marsh, Bosnia and Herzegovina.

© Udruga Dinarica, Veronika Vlašić

Conservation of the Steno-Endemic Species Mostar Minnow in Mostarsko Blato, Bosnia and Herzegovina

Grantee Name: Udruga Dinarica

Hotspot: Mediterranean Basin
Location: Bosnia and Herzegovina
Amount: $29,088
Dates: Jun 2020 – Jun 2022
Keywords: Awareness, Capacity building, Conservation planning, Education, Freshwater, Geographic Information Systems, Habitat conservation and management, Hydropower, Research

Conduct field research and enhance the knowledge base for the Mostar blato ecosystem and the population of the Mostar minnow (Phoxinellus pseudalepidotus). The project implies mapping karst water springs, producing a conservation action plan, proposing protection measures of Mostar blato and engaging decision makers. Mostar blato is damaged by hydropower drainage canals. Project tends to halt further habitat and biodiversity loss and raise awareness through disseminating findings on media.

Strategic Direction : 2 Support the sustainable management of water catchments through integrated approaches for the conservation of threatened freshwater biodiversity