| Family: |
Cottidae (Sculpins) |
| Max. size: |
10 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
benthopelagic; freshwater |
| Distribution: |
Europe: River Beli Vit, Danube drainage in Bulgaria. Possibly found in other lower Danube tributaries. Status of threat: data deficient. |
| Diagnosis: |
Can be distinguished from other congeners in Danube basin by the following characters: absence of transverse bands on pelvic; lateral line complete; absence of prickling on body; anal fin with 14-15 rays, rarely 13; second dorsal fin usually with 17-19 rays; lateral head length 27-33% SL (Ref. 59043). |
| Biology: |
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| IUCN Red List Status: |
Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 01 January 2008 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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