Glyptothorax kurdistanicus (Berg, 1931)
Iran cat
Glyptothorax kurdistanicus
photo by Kaya, C.

Family:  Sisoridae (Sisorid catfishes), subfamily: Sisorinae
Max. size:  25 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthopelagic; freshwater
Distribution:  Asia: Kurdistan, Iran.
Diagnosis:   
Biology: 
IUCN Red List Status: Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 14 March 2013 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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