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Cobitis herzegoviniensis Buj & Šanda, 2014 |
| Family: | Cobitidae (Spined loaches) | |||
| Max. size: | 7.6 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | benthopelagic; freshwater | |||
| Distribution: | Europe: Bosnia and Herzegovina. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal spines (total): 2-3; Dorsal soft rays (total): 6-6; Anal spines: 2-3; Anal soft rays: 6-6. This species is distinguished from its congeners by the following set of characters: one Canestrini scale on the pectoral fins of males, triangular in shape and with roundish outer border; branched fin rays of anal-fin usually 5 1/2, dorsal-fin 6 1/2, caudal fin 14; caudal fin base with no characteristic spots, but pale deeper pigmentation layer, irregular in shape, sometimes defined; scales on the body very small and visible only under magnification (Ref. 123403). | |||
| Biology: | ||||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Endangered (EN); Date assessed: 26 June 2023 (B1ab(iii)) Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||