Family: |
Nemacheilidae (Brook loaches) |
Max. size: |
7.1 cm TL (male/unsexed); max.weight: 2.4 g |
Environment: |
demersal; freshwater; depth range - 0 m |
Distribution: |
Asia: Kor, Shur and Qom rivers in Iran. |
Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 3-3; Dorsal soft rays (total): 8-8; Anal spines: 2-2; Anal soft rays: 5-5. With long paired fins, relatively short but deep and laterally compressed caudal peduncle. Lateral and dorsal body portions, with roundish brown spots on a marbled background. Head and body, pale yellow ventrally. Dorsal and caudal fins with rows of brown spots. Peritoneum, dull brown. |
Biology: |
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IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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