| Family: |
Nemacheilidae (Brook loaches) |
| Max. size: |
10 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
benthopelagic; freshwater |
| Distribution: |
Eurasia: western Caspian basin in Kuma, Terek, Sulak, Shura-ozen and Samur drainages. |
| Diagnosis: |
Can be diagnosed from its congeners in Europe by the possession of the following unique characters: caudal emarginate; no processus dentiformis; and dorsal fin with 7½ branched rays. Can be further distinguished by its caudal peduncle depth 2.1-2.4 times in its length, 2.0-2.5 times in body depth (Ref. 59043). |
| Biology: |
Occurs in the upper montane reaches of rivers. Scarce but possibly overlooked (Ref. 59043). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 01 January 2008 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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