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Oxynoemacheilus leontinae (Lortet, 1883) |
| Family: | Nemacheilidae (Brook loaches) | |||
| Max. size: | 6.4 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | benthopelagic; freshwater, non-migratory | |||
| Distribution: | Eurasia: endemic to the Jordan and Litani river systems. | |||
| Diagnosis: | ||||
| Biology: | Occurs at higher altitudes in the Jordan River basin, which might indicate that it is adapted to colder water. | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 10 January 2013 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||