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Cobitis fahireae Erk'akan, Atalay-Ekmekçi & Nalbant, 1998 Küçük Menderes spined loach |
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photo by
Giannetto, D. |
| Family: | Cobitidae (Spined loaches) | |||
| Max. size: | 10.4 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | benthopelagic; freshwater | |||
| Distribution: | Asia: Turkey. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal spines (total): 3-3; Dorsal soft rays (total): 7-7; Anal spines: 2-3; Anal soft rays: 5-5. High and compressed body, with four Gambetta's pigmentary zones. Jet black caudal spot rounded and rather small. Mental lobes well prominent but not large (Ref. 41095). | |||
| Biology: | Oviparous, possibly with distinct pairing during breeding similar to congeners (Ref. 205). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 24 January 2013 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||