Cobitis simplicispina Hankó, 1925
Sakarya spined loach

Family:  Cobitidae (Spined loaches)
Max. size:  13.4 cm TL (male/unsexed); max.weight: 15.1 g
Environment:  benthopelagic; freshwater
Distribution:  Asia: Turkey.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Oviparous, with distinct pairing during breeding (Ref. 205).
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 05 February 2014 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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