| Family: |
Cobitidae (Spined loaches) |
| Max. size: |
16.3 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
benthopelagic; freshwater |
| Distribution: |
Asia: endemic to the Tigris-Euphrates basin. |
| Diagnosis: |
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| Biology: |
Oviparous, possibly with distinct pairing during breeding similar to congeners (Ref. 205). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 18 March 2013 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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