Cobitidae (Spined loaches) |
6.71 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
benthopelagic; freshwater |
Asia: endemic to Japan. |
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Oviparous, possibly with distinct pairing during breeding similar to congeners (Ref. 205). |
Near Threatened (NT); Date assessed: 08 December 2017 (B1b(ii,iii,iv,v)+2b(ii,iii,iv,v)) Ref. (130435)
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harmless |
Occurs in the western Shikoku and the western part of the Chugoku and Sanin Districts.
Status of threat: Endangered (Ref. 94887). |
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