Cobitis turcica Hankó, 1925 Turkish spined loach |
Family: | Cobitidae (Spined loaches) | |||
Max. size: | 8.1 cm SL (male/unsexed); 12.7 cm TL (female) | |||
Environment: | benthopelagic; freshwater | |||
Distribution: | Asia: central Anatolia in Turkey and Kor river basin in Iran. | |||
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Biology: | Oviparous, with distinct pairing during breeding (Ref. 205). | |||
IUCN Red List Status: | Endangered (EN); Date assessed: 24 January 2013 (B2ab(i,ii,iii,iv,v)) Ref. (130435) | |||
Threat to humans: | harmless |