Check of the taxonomy of freshwater fishes of Iraq

Taxonomic studies on freshwater fishes of Iraq were reviewed. Considerable differences in number species that have been recorded Iraqi noticed, the ranged from 44 to 70 species. The difference might be due recording synonyms or incorrect records. continuous record new various periods may contributed such variation. Thirty eight species, mainly cyprinids, fell into disagreement category. A final list which received majority agreement was proposed with a total 53 and 12 families.