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Gobio alverniae Kottelat & Persat, 2005 Auvergne gudgeon |
| Family: | Gobionidae (Gudgeons) | |||
| Max. size: | 14.87 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | benthopelagic; freshwater | |||
| Distribution: | Europe: France in the upper Loire, Dordogne, Lot and Tran drainages. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal soft rays (total): 10-10; Anal soft rays: 8-8. Diagnosed from other congeners in Europe by the possession of the following characters: markedly concave interorbital area in over 8 cm SL individuals; 5 scales between anus and anal origin; head length 25-29% SL; breast scaled forward until in front of pectorals; 38-40 + 2-3 scales on lateral line; 4 scale rows between lateral and pelvic origin; eye diameter 1.4-1.7 times in interorbital distance; caudal peduncle depth 1.6-2.2 times in its length; midlateral blotches not conspicuous, not contrasted and with fuzzy margins; 16 scales rows around the caudal peduncle (Ref. 59043). | |||
| Biology: | Inhabits streams in hilly area with moderate to swift current (Ref. 59043). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 24 January 2023 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||