A detailed karyological investigation of three endemic Cobitis L. 1758 species (Teleostei, Cobitidae) in Anatolia, Türkiye.

Introduction: Comparative cytogenetics is a vital approach for diagnosing chromosome abnormalities and identifying species-specific patterns. In this study, chromosomal analysis of three Anatolian endemic Cobitis species was performed.

Methods: Conventional cytogenetic techniques such as Giemsa staining, C-banding and Ag-NOR staining were applied, followed by measurements of chromosome arm lengths including analysis of the measured data.