Barbatula farsica (Nalbant & Bianco, 1998)

Family:  Nemacheilidae (Brook loaches)
Max. size:  7.1 cm TL (male/unsexed); max.weight: 2.4 g
Environment:  demersal; freshwater; depth range - 0 m
Distribution:  Asia: Kor, Shur and Qom rivers in Iran.
Diagnosis:  Dorsal spines (total): 3-3; Dorsal soft rays (total): 8-8; Anal spines: 2-2; Anal soft rays: 5-5. With long paired fins, relatively short but deep and laterally compressed caudal peduncle. Lateral and dorsal body portions, with roundish brown spots on a marbled background. Head and body, pale yellow ventrally. Dorsal and caudal fins with rows of brown spots. Peritoneum, dull brown.
Biology: 
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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