Family: |
Nemacheilidae (Brook loaches) |
Max. size: |
7.25 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
Environment: |
demersal; freshwater |
Distribution: |
Asia: Kul river basin, Iran. |
Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 3-3; Dorsal soft rays (total): 8-8; Anal spines: 3-3; Anal soft rays: 5-5. Body short and deep. A row of small scales along the middle of the side of the body. Processus dentiformis absent, lips furrowed especially the lower (posterior) one. The 2 valves of gas bladder capsule are well united. |
Biology: |
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IUCN Red List Status: |
Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 01 March 2007 Ref. (130435)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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