Cobitis linea (Heckel, 1847)
Cobitis linea
photo by Esmaeili, H.R.

Family:  Cobitidae (Spined loaches)
Max. size:  9.9 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthopelagic; freshwater
Distribution:  Asia: endemic to River Kor, Gulf Coast in Iran.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Specimens from Pulwar River were caught on muddy bottom (mud 5-6 cm thick, below which is a stony bottom) with aquatic vegetation (Juncus, Cyperus, Typha). One specimen was caught in flowing water near the foot of a muddy bank at Kul River, near Darab (Ref. 33850). Oviparous, possibly with distinct pairing during breeding similar to congeners (Ref. 205).
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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