Cobitis bilseli Battalgil, 1942
Beysehir spined loach
photo by Gülle, İ,

Family:  Cobitidae (Spined loaches)
Max. size:  23.5 cm TL (male/unsexed); max.weight: 68.0 g
Environment:  benthopelagic; freshwater
Distribution:  Asia: Turkey.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Oviparous, with distinct pairing during breeding (Ref. 205).
IUCN Red List Status: Endangered (EN); Date assessed: 23 January 2013 (B1ab(ii,iii)+2ab(ii,iii)) Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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