Family: |
Nemacheilidae (Brook loaches) |
Max. size: |
17 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
Environment: |
benthopelagic; freshwater |
Distribution: |
Asia: Helmand watershed in Afghanistan (Ref. 31729), Tarim River system and Gansu Corridor in China (Ref. 51717) and Iran (Ref. 39702). |
Diagnosis: |
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Biology: |
Occurs in backwater of streams, lakes and pools over sandy or muddy bottom (Ref. 51717). Length type refers to body length and is assumed in TL. |
IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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