Orontes himri
# Orontes himri

The Orontes himri (Carasobarbus chantrei) is a ray-finned fish species in the family Cyprinidae.

It is found in Syria and Turkey. Its natural habitats are rivers and freshwater lakes. It is threatened by habitat loss.

## Endangerment

According to the IUCN Red List endangered species the population is declining as a result of habitat degradation in the Orontes River basin in Turkey, and in Syria.

