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Cottus haemusi Marinov & Dikov, 1986 |
| Family: | Cottidae (Sculpins) | |||
| Max. size: | 10 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | benthopelagic; freshwater | |||
| Distribution: | Europe: River Beli Vit, Danube drainage in Bulgaria. Possibly found in other lower Danube tributaries. Status of threat: data deficient. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Can be distinguished from other congeners in Danube basin by the following characters: absence of transverse bands on pelvic; lateral line complete; absence of prickling on body; anal fin with 14-15 rays, rarely 13; second dorsal fin usually with 17-19 rays; lateral head length 27-33% SL (Ref. 59043). | |||
| Biology: | ||||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Endangered (EN); Date assessed: 18 July 2023 (B1ab(iii)+2ab(iii)) Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||